Runner In Critical Condition After Collapse On The UES, Police Say

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A marathon runner is in critical condition after he collapsed during Sunday's race on the Upper East Side, New York City Police Department officials said.

According to the NYPD, the 44-year-old man was running the annual New York City marathon near Fifth Avenue and East 90th Street when he had a medical episode around 2 p.m.

The location is near the 24th mile of the marathon and includes one last uphill climb before turning into Central Park, where the race ends.

The man was rushed from the race course to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.

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