TCS Sydney Marathon

Why students may be interested

Conquer the World Stage: Enter the TCS Sydney Marathon 2025!

Get ready to make history! The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is officially the newest and seventh Abbott World Marathon Major! On Sunday, August 31, 2025, join an expected 35,000 runners from around the globe to take on Australia’s largest and most spectacular marathon.

More Than Just a Marathon – It’s a Running Festival!

The TCS Sydney Marathon is the centrepiece of an entire running festival, set to welcome over 50,000 participants from more than 100 countries – making it the largest event of its kind ever held in Australia! The festival features four distinct events:

Key Event Details for the Marathon:

Prepare for an unforgettable race day experience on one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses!

• Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
• Distance: 42.195km (World Athletics Platinum Label Marathon)
• Start Time:
  • Elite Wheelchairs: 6:15 am AEST
  • All other Marathon participants: 6:30 am AEST
• Start Location: Miller St, North Sydney
• Finish Line: Iconic Sydney Opera House Forecourt
• Start Line Cut-off: 8:15 am AEST
• Course Cut-off Time: 7 hours (3:15 pm AEST)

Experience Sydney’s Breathtaking Landmarks!

Run through the heart of Sydney and take in some of its most beautiful and historic landmarks, including a truly unforgettable journey across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a grand finish at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt. Recent course changes have been implemented to ensure a world-class experience that meets the highest standards for both the community and participants.

This is your chance to be part of an elite global running event right here in Sydney. Don’t miss out!