Overview
- The fourth edition of the Marseille 10K, held over the weekend, was run on a course about 300 meters short, invalidating qualifying times for some runners.
- ASPTT Marseille apologized and said it will contact athletes seeking national qualification, though reports differ on whether about 150 or 300 runners are affected.
- The French athletics federation collected finish times, recalculated results to account for the missing distance, and granted exceptional qualifications.
- The start was delayed about 20 minutes because cars blocked part of the route and police required their removal for safety.
- Runners also criticized an aid station that many missed and a lack of water at the finish, pushing organizers to promise a better setup next time.