McClain was on track to secure victory in the US Half Marathon championship in Atlanta when she was mistakenly directed off course. After falling to ninth place, the organizers announced they will compensate the runners who were misled.
Organizer Pays Prize Money to Runners Misled at US Half Marathon
Jess McClain was poised to win the US Half Marathon in Atlanta when she was mistakenly directed off course, dropping to ninth place. The race organizer has decided to pay prize money to the affected runners.