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10 Heat-Related Incidents Hospitalize 4 During Jersey Shore Half-Marathon

Ten people suffered heat-related incidents at the 50th annual Jersey Shore half-marathon in Sandy Hook over the weekend, authorities said. 

Monmouth Beach EMS

Monmouth Beach EMS

Photo Credit: Monmouth Beach EMS

Four runners were taken to the hospital from the popular race on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to a National Park Service spokeswoman. 

Six other racers refused medical attention, the spokeswoman said.

Sunday was a summer-like day with temps plunging near 80 degrees.

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