Contest in Edmonton sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners in CanadaThe organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted the course was more than half a kilometre too long, after outrage from scores of runners who complained about the distance.The error resulted in the upending of runners personal bests and potentially prevented some from breaking records.
Marathon organizer admits 2026 route was more than half a kilometre too long
The Guardian - 19 Aug 2026 18:45
Contest in Edmonton sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners in CanadaThe organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted the course was more than half a kilometre too long, after outrage from scores of runners who complained about the distance.The error resulted in the upending of runners personal bests and potentially prevented some from breaking records.
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