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updated 10:45 a.m. ET June 3, 2005

CHICAGO - As if running 26.2 miles isn’t enough.

Runners who competed in Chicago’s Lakeshore Marathon are now getting word that the race’s course was mistakenly set at 27.2 miles — a full mile longer than the traditional marathon distance.

The race was run Monday along Chicago’s lakefront, and race officials are drawing heavy criticism for the extra mile.

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Mark Cihlar, the race organizer, apologized for the mistake and blames the extended distance on some last-minute second-guessing and adjustments to the course.

Dan Martin of Aurora, Illinois, was the race’s top finisher. He crossed the finish line in two hours, 50 minutes and 24 seconds.