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.