During the day, temperatures in the capital exceeded 25 degrees Celsius, contributing to most incidents being heat-related, including dizziness, fainting, exhaustion, and cramps.
The most serious case involved a 50-year-old runner who suffered heatstroke and collapsed during the race. They were transferred to the Colón Advanced Medical Post, where they were intubated and stabilized before being evacuated to Hospital Clínico San Carlos in serious condition.
“"Most of the problems were related to the heat: dizziness, fainting, exhaustion, and cramps."
The event attracted approximately 47,000 runners across its three modalities: marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), and 10 kilometers, setting a participation record for the race. To cover the event, Samur-Protección Civil deployed over 200 healthcare professionals and set up three advanced medical posts in Recoletos, Colón, and Casa de Campo.
