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Sydney Marathon
Sydney, New South Wales·Date to be confirmed·Marathon / Half Marathon / 10 km / 3.5 km Family Run
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Quick Information
At a glance.
Location
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Usually Held
🗓 Late August / Early September
2026 Event Date
Date to be confirmed
Distances
Marathon · Half Marathon · 10 km · 3.5 km Family Run
Course Type
Road
Difficulty
Intermediate
Entries
Opening Soon
Official Website
Last Updated
November 2025
Countdown
Race date to be confirmed
Preparing for this event?
Recommended plan: 16 Week Marathon Build.
- ✔Six Star chasers
- ✔Personal best attempt
- ✔Hilly marathon prep
Overview
The event.
The Sydney Marathon joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, taking its place alongside Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Tokyo. The course starts at North Sydney, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the opening kilometres, and winds through Pyrmont, Centennial Park and the eastern harbour before a finish at the Sydney Opera House. It is one of the most scenically dramatic marathons on the circuit — but also one of the more testing majors, with rolling hills through the middle 20km.
Enormous international field, live cheer bands, and the surreal experience of crossing a closed Harbour Bridge with 30,000 other runners at sunrise. The finish beneath the Opera House sails is the pay-off.
Who it suitsExperienced marathoners chasing a Six Star medal, and runners who want a scenic, spectator-lined big-city marathon.
Distances
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
3.5 km Family Run
Course Breakdown
The route.
- Course profile
- Rolling. Around 250m of total elevation with a notable climb through Kings Cross and Rushcutters Bay.
- Surface
- Sealed road, closed to traffic.
- Elevation
- To be confirmed
- Aid stations
- Every 2.5km with water and sports drink; gels at three points.
- Expected conditions
- Late winter, generally 10–20°C with occasional coastal wind.
Difficulty Snapshot
Col de Sud assessment.
Endurance
Climbing
Technical
Weather exposure
Beginner suitability
General Col de Sud assessment — not an official event rating.
Typical Conditions
What to expect.
- Temperature
- 10–20°C
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Wind
- Light–moderate coastal
- Rain likelihood
- Low
- Water temperature
- TBC
- Altitude
- TBC
How to Train
Preparing your body.
Recommended preparation
16–20 weeks with a hill-strength emphasis in weeks 4 to 12.
Long sessions
Long runs of 32–35km including 500–700m of climbing to mimic the middle of the Sydney course.
Strength training
Weekly single-leg strength — split squats, step-ups, calf raises.
Recovery
Prioritise sleep and midweek easy running; the hills add load quickly.
Course-specific prep
Practise downhill running form so you can descend from Kings Cross efficiently.
Nutrition practice
Test caffeinated gels for the second half — the hills bite around 25–30km.
Key weekly sessions
- — Long run with rolling terrain
- — Threshold reps on gentle hills
- — One flat marathon-pace session
- — 2–3 easy runs
Race Weekend Guide
Plan your trip.
Travel
Sydney (SYD) international and domestic terminals; trains run to North Sydney and the CBD.
Accommodation
Stay in North Sydney, Milsons Point or the CBD for easy start-line access.
Packet collection
Race expo at Sydney's ICC Darling Harbour, Thursday to Saturday.
Parking
Not recommended in the CBD — public transport is free with your race bib.
Public transport
Trains and ferries run early on race morning and are free for entrants.
Weather
Late winter — cool mornings, mild by mid-race. Bring a disposable warm layer.
What to pack
Bib, gels, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm layer, post-race recovery clothes.
Nutrition
Book a Saturday-night pasta option near your hotel.
Recovery
Walk the harbour foreshore or take an easy ferry ride around the harbour.
Local cafés
Single O in Surry Hills or Bills at Bondi for a post-race breakfast.
After the race
Stay to explore Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, the Rocks or the Blue Mountains.
Frequently Asked
Questions we hear.
Is the Sydney Marathon a World Marathon Major?+
Yes — Sydney was added to the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025 and is now the seventh Major event.
How do I enter the Sydney Marathon?+
General entries open through the official event website. There are also charity and international travel packages.
How hilly is the Sydney Marathon?+
It is a rolling course with around 250m of total elevation gain — noticeably tougher than Berlin or Chicago but easier than New York.
Is the course beginner friendly?+
It is best suited to runners with at least one marathon behind them. First-timers can complete it with a well-structured 20-week plan.
What weather should I expect?+
Late-winter Sydney is typically 10–20°C on race morning with low humidity.
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