Unfortunately, a man who was running the Brooklyn Half Marathon collapsed on the route and died during the event.

Just after the halfway point of the well-liked yearly marathon, 31-year-old Manhattan resident Charles Rogers went into cardiac arrest.

According to the New York Post, Rogers passed out at Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue, or roughly mile 8 on the route, at 8:11 AM, according to police and race officials.

Rogers was taken to Maimonides Medical Centre by emergency medical services, who arrived promptly and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Unfortunately, there was no way to save him.

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Rogers participated in the race for the first time, according to PEOPLE.

“It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today’s race participants,” said New York Road Runners Chief Communications and Community Coordinator Crystal Howard.

“On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.”

Race officials from the NYRR have emphasized that “runner safety is a major priority,” and that the organization is committed “to maintaining the highest standards of safety — for both the running community and the broader public”.

According to their statement, “We took proactive steps to strengthen on-course support and emergency readiness.”