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A man suffered chest pains and died while competing in the 12th annual Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

A 58-year-old man reported having chest pains within the first mile of the race, the Krispy Kreme Challenge confirmed on Facebook.

The man was transported by ambulance to Rex Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Park Scholars at North Carolina State University runs the annual race that beliefs the North Carolina Children's Hospital.

In the race, contestants run five miles while eating a dozen doughnuts in an hour.