Runners in the Belfast Marathon got more than they bargained for today after the course was mistakenly extended by 0.4 miles
It is understood one of the lead cars at the front of the race mistakenly veered off the scheduled route.David Seaton, chairman of the organising committee, said the course had been measured to the correct distance of 26 miles and 385 yards, and confirmed there had been a problem with one of the lead vehicles.The mistake didn't stop Kenyan Caroline Jepchirchir clocking the fastest ever women's time in Belfast.
The Free Presbyterian Church, founded by the late Rev Ian Paisley, branded it "a desecration of the Sabbath". But organisers said the decision had been vindicated with a 60% increase in entries for the main event.There was also a team relay, 9 mile walk and fun run.But they said it will be possible for runners to calculate their own, accurate, finishing times. They just won't appear on the official record.
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