Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston Marathon

Runners who completed the Edmonton Marathon, mistakenly believing it to be the required distance for Boston Marathon qualification, may still have a chance to participate in the prestigious race. The Edmonton Marathon, which saw over 10,000 registrants, was found to be 674.7 metres longer than the standard marathon distance of 42.2 kilometres. The extra length was due to a detour created to accommodate construction work that was not properly adjusted elsewhere in the race route.

Initially, race organizers dismissed concerns about the miscalculation, but after measuring the route, they confirmed the error. The Boston Athletic Association, the organizer of the Boston Marathon, has stated that they would not accept adjusted qualifying times for the prestigious race. However, they have clarified that if a runner meets the qualifying time for the marathon, they would still be eligible to participate, regardless of the extra distance covered.

Edmonton Marathon director Tom Keogh is working with partners, including the Boston Athletics Association, to determine how this year's results can be recognized. The Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 19 of the following year, with registration opening in September. Global News is requesting readers to add them as a Preferred Source on Google to receive more of their stories in search results.