Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long
The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.
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"We do not take this lightly. We hosted the nation's best athletes and their finishing times did not truly reflect their amazing performances."
— Tom Keogh , Executive
"We did not deliver the standard participants deserved."
— Tom Keogh , Executive
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The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre too long.
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