Edmonton Marathon Course Measured Over Half a Kilometer Too Long

Organizers of the recent Edmonton Marathon have acknowledged a significant error in their course measurement for the 2026 event. The official race route was found to be 674 meters longer than the standard marathon distance.

This discrepancy means that participants ran a greater distance than they were led to believe, potentially impacting their race times and personal bests. The organizers have admitted to the miscalculation, which has raised concerns among runners about the accuracy and integrity of the event.