‘Beloved son’ who died in Great Bristol Run named

His family said: “Mike is a beloved son, incredible brother, loving partner and lifelong friend.

“He is loved by so many, and left his mark all across the country.”

Mr Harper grew up in Lincoln and went to Sheffield Hallam University.

He relocated to Bristol to work for Laing O’Rourke as a quantity surveyor based at Hinckley Point C in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The 26-year-old had recently “fulfilled his London dream” by relocating with the firm to work on the Olympia redevelopment.

His family said: “We are devastated to say we lost Mike to a sudden cardiac arrest whilst running in the Bristol Half Marathon, a city he once called home.

“He had no known health issues or family history of young sudden cardiac death.

“He was otherwise healthy and always prioritised fitness.

“This loss has been so unimaginably difficult to come to terms with and CRY offer such important support.”

The family launched the fundraiser for CRY and said “help us raise money to aid cardiac screening and raise awareness of the potential risk of cardiac arrest in youth”.

They said losing Mr Harper in this way had been “cruel and shocking”.

His family said: “In his last years, he spent his time travelling, running, playing football or partying with friends, as well as exploring everything the city had to offer with his amazing partner Ailsa.”

His family added they also want to support CRY because of the screening it offers.