Bucknell University student Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed and died during the New York City Marathon on November 3, 2026, approximately two miles from the finish line. The incident occurred during Apa's first marathon race. Apa was a student at Bucknell University, according to reports from In Touch Weekly. Emergency responders attended to her on the course, but she was pronounced dead. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. The NYC Marathon organizers have not released an official statement regarding the tragedy.
NYC Marathon Runner Rachel Apa, 24, Dies Two Miles From Finish Line During Debut Race
