At least 19 runners rushed to hospital with ‘unusual symptoms’ at California half marathon as rumors swirl over cause

Source: New York Post

Nineteen runners were rushed to hospital after the Santa Barbara Half Marathon Sunday, prompting a police investigation into what caused their “unusual symptoms. ” Race organizers believe the runners suffered from heat exhaustion and unverified rumors circulating on social media suggested a water station along the course may have been spiked. Police said the cause remains undetermined.