Races Marathon · Sydney, Australia
Sydney Marathon
Sydney Marathon is a rolling marathon in Sydney, Australia, held each August. Point-to-point from North Sydney over the Harbour Bridge to an Opera House finish, with a long flat Anzac Parade stretch and stiff climbs late on. Late-winter conditions, usually cool mornings around 8 to 18°C. With Sydney Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
August
next: Sunday 29 August 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late-winter conditions, usually cool mornings around 8 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
Point-to-point from North Sydney over the Harbour Bridge to an Opera House finish, with a long flat Anzac Parade stretch and stiff climbs late on.
With Sydney Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Ballot, charity or travel
- Entries open
- The 2027 ballot opened on 29 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026
- Price
- A$285 for Australian and New Zealand residents, A$340 for international entrants, plus a carbon levy (2027 race)
Official Sydney Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 29 August 2027
- Start time
- 06:30
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
The course starts on Miller Street in North Sydney, crosses the Harbour Bridge, loops through Centennial Park and passes Mrs Macquarie's Chair before the Opera House finish.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Total climb
- 315 m
- Course status
- World Athletics Platinum label
Worth knowing
- The organiser lists it as an Abbott World Marathon Major.
- The 2026 ballot drew 123,000 applications.
Pick your goal for Sydney
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
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Build your training around Sydney Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Sydney Marathon?
- The next Sydney Marathon is on Sunday 29 August 2027 in Sydney, Australia. It is held each August.
- Is the Sydney Marathon course flat?
- Point-to-point from North Sydney over the Harbour Bridge to an Opera House finish, with a long flat Anzac Parade stretch and stiff climbs late on.
- How do I enter the Sydney Marathon?
- Ballot, charity or travel. The 2027 ballot opened on 29 September 2026 and closes on 19 October 2026. Price: A$285 for Australian and New Zealand residents, A$340 for international entrants, plus a carbon levy (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Sydney Marathon?
- Train specifically for Sydney — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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