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The Wrong Turn That Shook the U.S. Half Marathon Championship—and What Comes Next

A lead-vehicle misdirection near the finish line diverted the leading women’s U.S. Half Marathon Championship, costing Jess McClain and rivals a potential podium and world-team spots. USATF declined to alter results, directing questions to the Atlanta Track Club, which apologized and vowed a full review of procedures. The piece argues for transparency and accountability, acknowledges the athletes’ resilience, and stresses the need for humility and systemic improvements rather than public blame.

via RUN | Powered by Outside|

#atlanta-track-club #championship-fairness #course-error

sports2 days ago•1 min saved

Misrouted lead pack earns McClain and teammates post-race prize money in US half marathon

In Atlanta, the lead pack in the US half marathon championship was diverted off the course after police responded to an emergency, costing Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley their chances at the top, with Molly Born winning the race. The Atlanta Track Club will award the first-place prize to McClain and split the second/third prize between Hurley and Kurgat after the disruption. USATF denied an appeal over the misrouting, though the World Road Running Championships selection remains open.

via BBC|

#atlanta-track-club #course-misdirection #half-marathon

sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Off-Course Lead Vehicle Triggers Bizarre Finish at US Half Marathon

In Atlanta, Jess McClain briefly led the 2026 US Half Marathon Championships before following a lead vehicle off the official course; she and others then corrected course and McClain finished ninth as Molly Born won on the correctly followed route. USA Track & Field ruled the misdirection was caused by inadequate course marking and, while the finish order stood, organizers apologized and pledged a full review to tighten safeguards.

via The New York Times|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #jess-mcclain

sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Pace Vehicle Misroutes Leaders, Rewriting US Half Marathon Results

In Atlanta, leaders in the women’s USATF Half Marathon Championships were steered off course by a pace vehicle after the 12-mile mark, costing about two minutes and altering the finish order; Molly Born won, while Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, and Ednah Kurgat were affected and potentially missed Worlds spots; USATF denied a protest after a jury of appeals, and Atlanta Track Club apologized while pledging a full review.

via Runner's World|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #misdirection

sports5 days ago•2 min saved

Chaos at US Half Marathon: Lead Vehicle Guides Leaders Off Course in Atlanta

In Atlanta, the US Half Marathon Championship ended in chaos when lead runners Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley were guided off course by a lead vehicle, amid inadequate course markings. Molly Born won the women’s race, with McClain, Hurley and Kurgat finishing well back. Wesley Kiptoo won the men’s race. USATF denied an appeal and kept the final results, though the event remains a qualifier for the 2026 World Road Running Championships; organizers and athletes will review the incident, and lead vehicles are provided by the Atlanta Track Club.

via The Guardian|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #misdirection

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Highlights of the 2023 AJC Peachtree Road Race and Junior Race

The official T-shirt design for the 2023 AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta has been revealed. Designed by Cece Page, the shirt features a stylized cityscape with trees and a July 4th banner. The Peachtree T-shirt has been a coveted item since 1976, and Page's design was chosen from over 100 submissions. She will receive a $1,000 prize and the satisfaction of contributing to Atlanta's history.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#ajc-peachtree-road-race #atlanta #atlanta-track-club