Edmonton Marathon course measured incorrectly, director apologizes for added length

Edmonton Marathon course was incorrectly measured, leading to additional 674.7 metres, according to race director Tom Keogh. Top runners stated they knew something was off during the Sunday event. Kristen Spady, a participant, mentioned she was struggling with a hip injury and felt defeated when she realized the extra distance. Event organizers are collaborating with Athletics Canada to rectify the issue, as the race results could impact runners' qualifying times for future races.

Despite the error, the men's and women's fastest-time records held for over a decade were broken in this year's race.