Those who ran in botched Edmonton event may still qualify for Boston Marathon

EDMONTON — Marathon runners who exhausted themselves in the Edmonton Marathon in the hope of qualifying for the marquee Boston Marathon may still have a shot.

The Edmonton Marathon says more than 10,000 people registered for its race Sunday, which was later found to be two-thirds of a kilometre longer than necessary.

That brings uncertainty for people who were hoping to use their marathon and half-marathon times to qualify for other prestigious races, such as the Boston Marathon.

A spokesperson for the non-profit Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the Boston Marathon, says in an email the marathon would not accept adjusted qualifying times.