Esteban Prado was disqualified from the Hoag OC Marathon for receiving water and information from his father along the race route, violating competition rules.
According to the race director, the provision of water and conveying of information are considered 'illegal assistance' violating Rule 144 of the USA Track & Field competition rules.
Runners must adhere to rules about taking water only from designated hydration stations and are prohibited from receiving any advice, information, or help by any means during the race.
Prado claimed lack of preparedness by marathon organizers led to him accepting water from his father, but race officials found this claim invalid as they had water available at the stations.
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