Sydney Marathon 2025

Sydney Marathon 2025

Sydney Marathon 2025

Sydney Marathon 2025

Australia’s iconic harbour marathon

Australia’s iconic harbour marathon

The Sydney Marathon offers a scenic and fast course across the Harbour Bridge and finishes in front of the Opera House, combining world-class athleticism with breathtaking views.

The Sydney Marathon offers a scenic and fast course across the Harbour Bridge and finishes in front of the Opera House, combining world-class athleticism with breathtaking views.

The Sydney Marathon offers a scenic and fast course across the Harbour Bridge and finishes in front of the Opera House, combining world-class athleticism with breathtaking views.

The Sydney Marathon offers a scenic and fast course across the Harbour Bridge and finishes in front of the Opera House, combining world-class athleticism with breathtaking views.

On the last Sunday of August, the TCS Sydney Marathon becomes the newest member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, attracting a record 35,000 runners. The course showcases the best of Sydney, taking participants past iconic landmarks and vibrant cityscapes, with crowds cheering runners along the route. This global event highlights Australia’s vibrant running culture and offers an unforgettable race-day experience.

Facts & Figures

First held

2001

Participants

20284

Spectators

~300000

Date

31/08/2025

Course type

Flat and scenic

Temperature

10–18°C

Elevation

50 meters

Sydney Marathon 2025

Sydney Marathon 2025

Reasons why you should run here

Reasons why you should run here

1

Ideal for Landmark Running

Running across iconic Sydney landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House gives a bucket-list experience for every runner.

Running across iconic Sydney landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House gives a bucket-list experience for every runner.

Running across iconic Sydney landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House gives a bucket-list experience for every runner.

2

Course Records

Men’s record: 2:06:17 – Women’s record: 2:21:41

Men’s record: 2:06:17 – Women’s record: 2:21:41

Men’s record: 2:06:17 – Women’s record: 2:21:41

3

Harbour Bridge Highlight

The course crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House forecourt for one of the most scenic marathon finishes in the world.

The course crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House forecourt for one of the most scenic marathon finishes in the world.

The course crosses the Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House forecourt for one of the most scenic marathon finishes in the world.

4

World‑Class Organization

As a Platinum Label and Abbott Major event, Sydney offers elite-level logistics, medical support, hydration points, and runner services.

As a Platinum Label and Abbott Major event, Sydney offers elite-level logistics, medical support, hydration points, and runner services.

As a Platinum Label and Abbott Major event, Sydney offers elite-level logistics, medical support, hydration points, and runner services.

5

Global City Festival Vibe

Crowds of tens of thousands line the route, with live music, local cheer squads, and a festival-like atmosphere celebrating the harbour-city spirit.

Crowds of tens of thousands line the route, with live music, local cheer squads, and a festival-like atmosphere celebrating the harbour-city spirit.

Crowds of tens of thousands line the route, with live music, local cheer squads, and a festival-like atmosphere celebrating the harbour-city spirit.

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Getting ready to participate? Trenara will get you there!

Getting ready to participate? Trenara will get you there!

Getting ready to participate? Trenara will get you there!

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Become part of a community of 125,000+ unique runners

The app has already helped tens of thousands of runners to responsibly tackle their challenges, leading to tens of thousands of personal bests.

What are you waiting for?