Linkletter defends title, Keeler wins in debut at Canadian Half Marathon Championships — 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.
Rory Linkletter secured his second consecutive Canadian Half Marathon Championships title in Edmonton. Linkletter, the defending champion, comfortably won, unlike last year's close finish. Thomas Nobbs and Ben Preisner followed, marking a strong season for Nobbs.
On the women's side, Jadyn Keeler won in her half-marathon debut. The 23-year-old, recently turned professional, outperformed experienced competitors. Florence Caron and Élissa Legault completed the podium, with Legault excelling at the Ottawa Marathon. Read more racing coverage.
Defending champion Natasha Wodak aimed for her 13th national title but fell short. Keeler's victory was notable, given her recent transition to professional racing and the half-marathon distance. Related: Great Britain Wins Double in 4x100m Relays at Home.
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What should runners know about Linkletter defends title, Keeler wins in debut at Canadian Half Marathon Championships?
Rory Linkletter wins back-to-back titles, Jadyn Keeler shines in her half-marathon debut. Rory Linkletter secured his second consecutive Canadian Half Marathon Championships title in Edmonton. Linkletter, the defending champion, comfortably won, unlike last year's close finish. Thomas Nobbs and Ben Preisner followed, marking a strong season for Nobbs.
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Runner World published this brief on August 16, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 16, 2026.
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