"26.8°C in autumn, symptoms of heat exhaustion"... 21 participants taken to hospital at Ulsan marathon

Dizziness, vomiting reported in 26.8-degree weather
No serious injuries

Twenty-one participants were taken to hospitals after experiencing symptoms including heat exhaustion during a marathon held in Ulsan on October 11.

A paramedic from the Ulsan Fire Headquarters provides first aid to a participant who collapsed from exhaustion during the 2026 Ulsan Marathon at Ulsan Sports Complex on the morning of the 1st. Courtesy of the Ulsan Fire Headquarters. Yonhap News.

According to the Ulsan Fire Headquarters, starting around 11 a.m. that day, it received a series of emergency calls reporting that participants were experiencing dizziness, vomiting, high fever, general weakness and leg cramps, or had fainted.

The fire headquarters deployed 119 ambulances and private ambulances to transport the patients to nearby hospitals.

As of 2:30 p.m., a total of 21 people had been taken to hospitals: 15 by 119 ambulances and six by private ambulances. Most had symptoms including heat exhaustion, and none were believed to be seriously injured. In addition, five participants who complained of dizziness and headaches received emergency treatment at the scene.

At 11 a.m. that day, the temperature at the Ulsan Weather Station, the city's main weather observation point, was 26.8°C.

The event, hosted by the Ulsan City Athletics Federation, featured three courses: a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km. The total number of participants reached 10,000.

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