Okanagan Marathon

Human Interest Story

Several runners in the Okanagan Marathon ran an extra five-hundred meters on the course as they followed half-marathon runners into the finish line. Those runners times will be adjusted by the race to reflect a more accurate distance.

Okanagan Marathon Times Will Be Adjusted After Course Mishap

The Okanagan International Marathon was bit overwhelmed by the number of runners approaching a split in the marathon and half-marathon course near the finish line. Event directors blame runners for not knowing the course and running an extra five-hundred meters.

Okanagan International Marathon Race Route is Runners' Responsibility: Event Director

Post-Race Review/ Results

Brent Pickerl of Calgary won the Okanagan Marathon with a time of 2 hours 51 minutes and 57 seconds. Kellie Young of Alberta won the women's race with a time of 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results