Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston Marathon

Marathon runners who pushed themselves in the Edmonton Marathon may still have a chance to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon, despite a significant course measurement error. More than 10,000 participants registered for the race, which organizers later admitted was 674.7 meters longer than the standard 42.2 kilometers. The extended distance was due to a detour for construction that was not properly accounted for in the rest of the route. Initially, race organizers dismissed complaints from runners about the course length. However, after remeasuring, they confirmed the error. The extra distance has created uncertainty for athletes hoping to use their times to qualify for other major races, including the Boston Marathon. While the Boston Athletic Association stated it would not accept adjusted qualifying times, it confirmed that runners who exceeded the required distance but still met a qualifying time would be considered. Edmonton Marathon director Tom Keogh is working with partners like the Boston Athletics Association to determine how this year's results can be recognized. Registration for the Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 19, opens in September.

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the marathon would not accept adjusted qualifying times.