A man has died during the Southend Half Marathon today.
The man, who was in his 30s, is believed to have collapsed at the finish line at Shoeburyness at around 12pm.
The runner was taken to the medical tent of the Havens Hospice organised event, where staff attempted to revive him.
A statement on the charity's website reads: "It is with immense sadness that we can confirm a runner who took part in the Southend Half Marathon has died.
"The male runner collapsed at the finish line and treatment was given immediately by the on-site medic team, then transferred to the medical tent where he was treated by a senior doctor, but he sadly died a short while afterwards. His next of kin have been informed.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
Police were called at 12pm and a spokesman has said that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
He added that a file is being prepared for the coroner.
