Edmonton Marathon director apologizes after course measured incorrectly
More than 10,000 people registered for the race and, despite the miscalculation, both the men and women's fastest-time records were broken in this year's event.
The Edmonton Marathon has issued an apology after discovering it had miscalculated the length of its course. Race director Tom Keogh stated that the 42.2-kilometre trek actually measured an extra 675 metres. Keogh explained that an offset made for a detour was incorrectly calculated during the course review. Despite the error, more than 10,000 participants registered for the race, and both men and women broke their respective fastest-time records.
Keogh apologized for the mistake and emphasized that the marathon hosts the nation’s best athletes. He emphasized that the finishing times did not accurately reflect the athletes' performances. In light of the incident, the Edmonton Marathon is working with Athletics Canada to determine how to properly assess the results for future races, such as the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Keogh expressed understanding for the participants who have invested months of training and hard work for their goals, stating that the incorrect finishing times do not truly represent their remarkable achievements.
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