Building Cardiac Safety Into Endurance Events

Among participants in half marathons and full marathons, the leading cause of death is sudden cardiac arrest.

While these races celebrate health and endurance, they also create a unique safety challenge. Participants are spread across miles of roadway, response times can be extended, and cardiac emergencies require immediate defibrillation to maximize survival.

Rescue Ready Races was created to close that gap.

The 3-Minute Rule

Medical research consistently shows that survival rates decrease by approximately 7–10 percent for every minute without defibrillation after sudden cardiac arrest.

The goal is simple: an AED must be retrieved and applied within 3–5 minutes.

Achieving that standard during a race requires planning, coverage, and coordination.

A Bolt-On Safety Solution

Rescue Ready Races is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing race operations. Race directors maintain control of their event while Bolt for the Heart provides the infrastructure necessary to ensure rapid cardiac response capability.

This model allows communities to celebrate endurance events with greater confidence and preparedness.