Bangkok Home to the world’s longest half-marathon

[JimmyTheMook]

BANGKOK — An error by race organizers has made Bangkok home to the world’s longest half-marathon.

Instead of the typical 21-kilometer (13-mile) run through Thailand’s steamy capital, the Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon on Sunday accidentally extended its annual half-marathon to nearly 28 kilometers (17 miles).

The bonus miles came as a surprise to runners, who unleashed a tirade of complaints on social media after the event.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/bangkok-half-marathon-organizers-17-miles-article-1.2437189

[CharlieH]

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