Canadian marathon route was 674m too long
Organizers of the 2026 Edmonton Marathon have admitted that the designated course was measured incorrectly, making it 674 meters longer than it should have been. This significant error means participants will run a distance exceeding the official marathon length.

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AI-generatedOrganizers of the 2026 Edmonton Marathon have admitted that the designated course was measured incorrectly, making it 674 meters longer than it should have been. This significant error means participants will run a distance exceeding the official marathon length. The article does not provide further details on the cause of the mismeasurement or any planned rectifications for the event.
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