2025 Publix Atlanta Marathon course short 554 feet, not certified

2025 Publix Atlanta Marathon course short 554 feet, not certified

ATLANTA, Ga. (WHNT) — Organizers for the 2025 Publix Marathon announced that the course was short of the full marathon distance. Runners who competed in the March 2 Publix Marathon/Half Marathon weekend learned that they didn't actually run the full 26.2 miles. On April 13, the Atlanta Track Club, the host of the race, announced that the marathon was short by 554 feet, or 168 meters. The club said this was the result of an unexpected race-week r…

2,000 People Ran the Atlanta Marathon. Then They Found Out It Was 554 Feet Short

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