Event Brief
Knoxville Marathon Runners Face Extra Half Mile Challenge
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: A mapping error at the Knoxville Marathon added an extra half-mile, leading to apologies from the event organizers.
WHO: Knoxville Marathon runners
WHAT: Inadvertent extra distance due to route error
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: A mapping error caused the additional distance
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