Edmonton Marathon course found over half a kilometer too long
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •2026 Edmonton Marathon course exceeded official distance by over 500 meters
- •Runners voiced outrage online following the announcement
- •The error disrupted personal best performances and record attempts
- •Organizers are under pressure to address the backlash from participants
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long
- 7:15 AMBBC Sport — Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long
- 6:45 PMThe Guardian Sport — Edmonton Marathon admits 2026 route was more than half a kilometre too long
"Canadian contest sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners online and in Canadian media The 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. Continue reading...
"The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon admit the course for the 2026 edition was measured more than half a kilometre 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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:15 AMEdmonton 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.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 7:15 AMEdmonton 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.
- The Guardian SportAug 19, 2026, 6:45 PMEdmonton Marathon admits 2026 route was more than half a kilometre too long
Canadian contest sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners online and in Canadian media The 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. Continue reading...
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