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On October 9, 2026, Canadian Running Magazine reported that Jennifer MacDonell, 70, of Ottawa, plans to race the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 19, aiming at the W70-74 world record of 3:27:00, which the report attributes to Laurence Dupont Alnet in 2024. According to the report, MacDonell has studied the hilly course, added hill work and sauna sessions, and works with coach Steve Boyd. The same report says she ran 21:19 at last year's Toronto Waterfront 5K, about 50 seconds faster than her previous best. No other reports are included in this update, so the record attempt has not yet taken place and no result is available. The supplied coverage does not include any conflicting figures, dates, or claims.
Jennifer MacDonell, 70, of Ottawa, will race the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Oct. 19 targeting the W70-74 world record of 3:27:00 set by Laurence Dupont Alnet in 2024. She has studied the hilly course, added hill work and sauna sessions, and works with coach Steve Boyd. She ran 21:19 at last year's Toronto Waterfront 5K, about 50 seconds faster than her previous best.