Edmonton Marathon course found over half a kilometer too long

The Edmonton Marathon organizers acknowledged that the 2026 race course was measured over half a kilometer longer than the official distance. This error has prompted frustration among runners, many of whom expressed their discontent on social media and in Canadian media outlets. The miscalculation affected participants' personal bests and may have thwarted attempts at setting new records. As concerns grew, organizers faced significant backlash from the running community.

• 6:45 PMThe Guardian Sport — Edmonton Marathon admits 2026 route was more than half a kilometre too long