Edmonton Marathon route was 674m too long

The Edmonton Marathon organisers have admitted their race course was 674.7 metres (0.41 miles) longer than intended. The annual event, typically used as a qualifier for Boston, saw runners' GPS watches show distances over 26.22 miles. Initially, organizers dismissed complaints, but now acknowledge the error. Race director Tom Keogh stated they take the mistake seriously, as athletes' times did not accurately reflect their performances.

Construction around the Wellington Bridge was blamed for the miscalculation, causing a detour from the usual route. This extra distance could have prevented participants from qualifying for Boston and affected their personal bests. Organizers are working with Athletics Canada to determine how to recognize this year's results.