Linkletter and Wodak Aim to Retain Titles at Canadian Half Marathon — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Edmonton hosts the Canadian Half Marathon Championships on Aug. 16, featuring top distance runners. Team Canada has not yet selected its half-marathon team for the World Road Running Championships.
Rory Linkletter, last year's winner, expects a competitive race. He edged out Cam Levins by one second in 2025. Other contenders include Thomas Nobbs, Ben Preisner, and John Gay. Read more racing coverage.
Natasha Wodak, the defending women's champion, faces strong competition. Rachel Hannah, Dayna Pidhoresky, and Erin Mawhinney are among the contenders. Jadyn Keeler and Florence Caron add intrigue with their recent achievements. Related: Great Britain Leads Medal Table at European Athletics Championships.
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What should runners know about Linkletter and Wodak Aim to Retain Titles at Canadian Half Marathon?
Reigning champions face tough competition in Edmonton, with spots on World Road Running team at stake. Edmonton hosts the Canadian Half Marathon Championships on Aug. 16, featuring top distance runners. Team Canada has not yet selected its half-marathon team for the World Road Running Championships.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 13, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 13, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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