Edmonton Marathon 2026 Course Found to Be 674 Metres Too Long

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The organisers of the Edmonton Marathon have admitted that the route for the 2026 edition of the race was incorrectly measured. The course was found to be 674 metres longer than the standard marathon distance. This error was acknowledged by the event's organising team following the discovery of the miscalculation. Such a discrepancy can significantly affect runners' official finish times and eligibility for qualifying standards.

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