Runners to be given prize money after being led off course
Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.
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Ednah Kurgat is a professional runner who competed in the US half marathon championship.
Emma Grace Hurley is an athlete who competed in the US half marathon championship.
Jess McClain finished eighth in the women's marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Molly Born won the US half marathon championship.
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Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.
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