Disclaimer: I am not condoning this disgusting waste of money and agree with the sentiment of the article that perhaps this money could be better spent elsewhere - like on the people who really need it.

This post is incredibly misleading. As a runner from the Raleigh area, I know donut consumption at this race is entirely voluntary and many people do not eat the donuts at all. The title should be “Runner dies from probably pre-existing heart condition during race,” which is unfortunately more common than dying from…