Sydney Marathon
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TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
The TCS Sydney Marathon is a 42.195 km road race on Sunday, 29 August 2027. The mass-participation race starts on Miller Street in North Sydney and finishes at the Sydney Opera House. The published course includes a crossing of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a loop through Centennial Park, and sections through the Royal Botanic Garden including Mrs Macquarie's Chair. The official course statistics list +313 m elevation gain and an 83 m net drop, with a 7-hour event cut-off.
Entry for the general public is determined by a ballot system; the 2027 ballot opened on 29 September 2026 and closed on 19 October 2026. Alternative entry routes include charity partner places and travel partner packages. The event offers separate entry pathways and support for wheelchair athletes, duo teams, and guide runners via Access and Inclusion information.
Event services and extras include a dedicated mobile app with live tracking and results, an Official Smart Map for navigation and spectator information, a Running Show for bib collection and merchandise, and free AI mindset coaching for marathon runners. Participants are grouped into assembly areas identified by colour (Purple, Green, Orange, High Performance) with public transport guidance provided for trains, metro, light rail, buses, and drop-off locations. Motion Festival runs alongside race weekend in Circular Quay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
