Emergency response reshapes course as lead vehicles head off course at US Half Marathon Champs
In the 2026 US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, the women’s leaders were directed off the course in the final mile after lead vehicles turned left instead of crossing a pedestrian bridge, because cones had not been deployed while nearby officers attended a downed colleague. The disruption left Jess McClain leading at one point but finishing 9th, while Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat finished near the front; prize-money adjustments were announced and USATF is reviewing team-selection implications.