Woman arrested for throwing eggs at Edmonton Marathon runners near Jasper Avenue
Police arrested a woman after reports of an assault on Aug. 16 near Jasper and 121 Street. No injuries were reported during the incident.
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Edmonton police arrested a woman after she allegedly threw eggs at marathon participants near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street on Aug. 16 around 8:15 a.m.
Officers responded quickly and located the suspect without incident. No injuries to runners or bystanders were reported, and charges are pending against the woman.
The incident occurred during the Edmonton Marathon. Course records fell in both the men's and women's marathon races, with Nageso Nyafaro and Mikky Keetels claiming victory in the marathon distance. Rory Linkletter repeated as men's half marathon champion, while Jayden Keeler won the women's half marathon in her debut at the distance.
It was unclear why the woman was throwing eggs. Edmonton police spokesperson Brooke Timpson confirmed the arrest and said charges are pending.
The facts
What happened at the Edmonton Marathon on August 16?
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing eggs at marathon participants near Jasper Avenue and 121 Street around 8:15 a.m. on August 16, 2026. No injuries were reported.
Who won the Edmonton Marathon races?
Nageso Nyafaro won the men's marathon and Mikky Keetels won the women's marathon. Rory Linkletter repeated as men's half marathon champion, and Jayden Keeler won the women's half marathon in her debut at the distance.
