Boston Marathon to Reject Adjusted Edmonton Times — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Boston Marathon will not accept adjusted times from Edmonton Marathon. Runners must submit official results for qualifying. Edmonton is adjusting times due to course error. Boston’s registration ends Sept. 18.
Edmonton Marathon ran 674.7 meters longer than 42.2K. Boston will only accept unadjusted times. Edmonton is working with Athletics Canada for adjustments. Boston’s position was confirmed by Chris Lotsbom. Read more culture coverage.
Boston fills the field from fastest applicants. The 2026 cutoff was 4:34. Extra distance at Edmonton affects qualifying. Boston applies its own adjustments for course elevation. Related: Edmonton Marathon Faces Course Measurement Dispute.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
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What should runners know about Boston Marathon to Reject Adjusted Edmonton Times?
Boston will not accept adjusted times from Edmonton Marathon despite course error. Boston Marathon will not accept adjusted times from Edmonton Marathon. Runners must submit official results for qualifying. Edmonton is adjusting times due to course error. Boston’s registration ends Sept. 18.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 21, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 21, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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