US Half Marathon Championship ends in chaos as lead runners guided in wrong direction

March 1, 2026

TL;DR

The women's Half Marathon Championship race in Atlanta ended in chaos after the lead runners were directed off course by a guide vehicle.
Molly Born, who was behind the leaders, went on to win the race due to the misdirection of Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat, and Emma Hurley.
USA Track & Field denied an appeal to change the results, acknowledging a violation of course marking rules but stating the results are final.
McClain and other misdirected runners missed out on prize money and potentially qualification for the 2026 World Road Running Championships.
USATF stated that the team for the championships is not yet officially selected and they will review the events carefully.

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