10,000 Runners Affected

The Edmonton Marathon director has apologized after it was discovered that the course was measured incorrectly. This error did not prevent the men's and women's fastest-time records from being broken, with new records set in both categories.

More than 10,000 people registered for the Edmonton Marathon, showing the event's popularity. The large number of participants added to the excitement of the race, which saw both the men's and women's records fall.

The men's fastest-time record was broken, a significant achievement for the winner. Similarly, the women's fastest-time record was also broken, demonstrating the high level of competition at the event.

The Edmonton Marathon director took responsibility for the mistake, apologizing for the incorrect course measurements. This apology acknowledges the importance of accurate course measurement in ensuring the integrity of the race.

## Why it matters The incorrect measurement of the course may have affected the outcomes of the race, but the new records set in both the men's and women's categories are still notable achievements. The large number of participants and the broken records demonstrate the event's success, despite the error. The apology from the Edmonton Marathon director shows a commitment to getting things right in future events.