Half Marathon GPS distance

D Chism · **Joined:** Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:03 am **Posts:** 1

This may sound crazy, but did any one else have the distance of the Half Marathon being over 13.1 miles?

I have used this Garmin GPS for the past couple of years and it has always been spot on accurate. I started it and finished it right at the start and finish lines. My reading was 13.27 miles. Anyone else?

The LR Marathon was an outstanding event!

Thanks.

DC

ArkySS · **Posted:** Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:18 pm

I actually clocked 13.54 and hit start exactly at the start line. Garmin is typically +/- 3% from what I understand.

losinsux · **Posted:** Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:52 pm

Mine said 13.2

arkrunr · **Joined:** Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:04 pm **Posts:** 30

It only means you did not run the course at the exact tangents that it was marked on.

ArkySS · **Posted:** Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:48 pm

Great so I got more than my money's worth to the tune of .3 miles! No wonder I was sore Monday! Great race!

RunningRon · **Joined:** Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:20 pm **Posts:** 3

arkrunr is correct. we have 3 Garmins and if we run 10 or more they are always off from each other. Remember the acuracy can be off on these or all GPS unit by 50-60 ft. check your acuracy under the GPS info. 50ft adds up over the miles.

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