Runner Dies After Crossing the Finish Line at the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon
Tragedy unfolded at the 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon last weekend when a runner died shortly after completing the runDisney race.
Caleb Graves, a 33-year-old runner, had just crossed the finish line when he went into cardiac arrest. Though Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel were able to quickly provide medical assistance, an hour later, Graves was dead.
“The runner crossed the finish line. As soon as he did, one of the workers at the marathon noticed the gentleman was clutching his chest,” Sgt. Matt Sutter told EW. “They noticed he was going into cardiac arrest.”
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Graves was transported to the nearby Anaheim Global Medical Center, where he passed away.
Graves Was Known For His Disney TikToks
While Graves was a litigation associate at Wilson Sonsiini Goodrich & Rosati, he was better known in the Disney community for his vlogs. Primarily creating content from Disneyland, Graves had a significant following on TikTok.
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Following the news of Graves’s passing, Disneyland Resort released a statement to EW.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Our hearts are with Caleb’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” spokesperson Jessica Good said.
The Runner Had Posted a Video After Passing Out From Heat Exhaustion
Just one day before he died, Graves posted a TikTok revealing that he had passed out from heat exhaustion after going for a walk with his dog.
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“I was outside for like 20 minutes walking my dog,” Graves said in the video. “Ten minutes later, after I came back in, I just passed out.”
“I really hope I get through the race tomorrow morning,” he said at the end of the TikTok.
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While officials have yet to determine if heat played a factor in Graves’s death, temperatures exceeded 100 degrees every day last weekend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Graves’s family and friends.
