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USATF Denies Appeal After Controversial Half Marathon Results

3/1/2026

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USATF denied an appeal after a guide vehicle misdirected runners in the women's Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta, allowing Molly Born to win and affecting Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat, and Emma Hurley.
USATF said the course was inadequately marked, violating Rule 243, but found no grounds to change results.
The race served as a qualifier for the 2026 World Road Running Championships, with selection to be finalized in May 2026.

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USATF denied an appeal after a guide vehicle misdirected runners in the women's Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta, allowing Molly Born to win and affecting Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat, and Emma Hurley.
USATF said the course was inadequately marked, violating Rule 243, but found no grounds to change results.
The race served as a qualifier for the 2026 World Road Running Championships, with selection to be finalized in May 2026.