Summary
The Edmonton Marathon course in Alberta, Canada, was 674.7 meters (0.41 miles) longer than the official marathon distance in the 2026 race. Organizers apologized for the mistake, which may affect runners trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon and their personal records.
Key Facts
- The Edmonton Marathon course was measured to be 674.7 meters too long in 2026.
- The error was caused by construction near Wellington Bridge, requiring a course detour.
- Runners noticed their GPS watches showed the distance was longer than the official 26.22 miles.
- Organizers initially ignored complaints but later admitted the mistake.
- The Boston Marathon qualification depends on official chip time from qualifying races, not watch distance.
- Race director Tom Keogh apologized, saying the results did not reflect runners’ true performances.
- Officials are working with Athletics Canada to find a solution for recognizing this year’s race results.
- The Edmonton Marathon is a popular event used by runners to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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