Edmonton Marathon Admits 2026 Route Was More Than Half a Kilometer Too Long
Canadian contest sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners online and in Canadian media
TL;DR
- The Edmonton Marathon course was found to be 674.4 meters (0.41 miles) longer than the standard 42.195 kilometers.
- This error potentially disrupted personal best times and Boston Marathon qualification attempts for many runners.
- Race organizers initially denied the claims but later admitted a mistake after widespread runner complaints.
- A detour to avoid construction near Wellington Bridge was the cause of the extended course.
- Organizers, including race director Tom Keogh, expressed regret and plan to review the certification process.