“We took proactive steps to strengthen on-course support and emergency readiness,” the organization said, noting its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of race safety.
Rogers’ wife, Sydney, later confirmed his death from their home in Lower Manhattan. “Charles put everything he had into everything he did,” she told The Post.
“While he leaves behind a wife and family that already miss him terribly, he loved being competitive and left us being 100% himself.”
Professionally, Rogers worked as a Small Medium Business Specialist at Verizon since 2020.
He was also racing for a cause, raising money for Team for Kids, a NYRR program that supports youth and community wellness through running.
In a post shared to Facebook prior to the race, Rogers wrote:
“Join me in supporting Team for Kids, a team of adult runners dedicated to raising funds for New York Road Runners youth and community programs.
Your donation will be a powerful catalyst in empowering youth and communities to develop and encourage healthy habits through running.”
