TCS Sydney Marathon- 2026 Registration & 2025 Results
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| Sydney, Australia | August 29-30, 2026 | Registration Not Yet Open for 10K & Mini (Registration for Marathon is closed) |
Inaugurated in 2001, the Sydney Marathon (earlier known as Blackmores Sydney Running Festival) is one of the iconic races in Sydney. With an AIMS-certified course that takes the runners through key landmarks in the city, it promises to be a memorable event. The Sydney marathon is now the 7th member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors.
The event is owned by Athletics Australia and managed by Pont3 and is the only running event in Australia to be broadcast live each year and boosts an astounding 40,000+ participants from over 66 countries.
The Sydney Marathon (earlier known as Blackmores Sydney Running Festival) caters to all ages & experiences, beginners to experienced runners, kids & adults alike. Participants can choose from a full marathon, a 10k run, and a 4.2km Mini marathon run. It is a challenging and memorable run with 3 of the 4 distances finishing at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
The event has also raised over $23 million dollars since its inception for charitable organizations.
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Sydney Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Marathon | 10K Run | Mini Marathon | ||
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| Distance | 42.2km | 10km | 5km | |
| Date/ Day | Aug 30, 2026 (Sunday) | Aug 30, 2026 (Sunday) | Aug 29, 2026 (Saturday) | |
| Start Time * | 6:15 am onwards | 8:45 am | 7:30 am | |
| Eligibility Criterion | 18 years & above | No age criterion | No age criterion | |
| Fees | AUD 280 (For Australians/ NZ) AUD 330 (for non Australians/ NZ) | AUD 90 * | AUD 75 * | |
| Registration ^ | Registration closed (for Ballot) | Registration not yet open | Registration not yet open | |
| Expo Details * | The Expo Venue for the 2025 event was at International Convention Centre, Sydney | |||
*Details of Registration fees (10K & Mini Marathon), Race Start time, Expo details, etc. for the Sydney Marathon 2026 have not yet been released. Above are details from the 2025 race event for reference
^ There are multiple ways to enter the Sydney Marathon ~ Ballot entry, Travel program as well as Charity route.
Route/Course Map
Information about the course maps & other details for the Sydney Marathon 2026 is not yet available but below are details from the 2025 edition.
| Marathon | 10km Run | Mini Marathon Run | |
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| Route Map | FM 2025 Route map | 10Km 2025 Route map | MM 2025 Route map |
| Route Preview | FM Route Preview | — | — |
The race start and end points for Sydney Marathon are as follows:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
|---|---|---|
| For Marathon | Miller Street, North Sydney | Sydney Opera House Forecourt |
| For 10K | Miller Street, North Sydney | Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie Street |
| Mini 4.2km Run | Macquarie Street | Sydney Opera House |
Prize Money
Information about the prizes money for the Sydney Marathon 2026 is not yet available but below are details from the 2025 edition ~ only for Australian Elite runners. Information about Overall / International Elite Prize money is not available
Australian Elite Prizes : The total domestic elite prize-pool: AUD $135,000. Prizes are equal for male and female runners
- 1st place: AUD $30,000
- 2nd place: AUD $20,000
- 3rd place: AUD $10,000
- 4th place: AUD $5,000
- 5th place: AUD $2,500
Bonus: An additional AUD $10,000 for breaking the Australian marathon record.
2025 and Earlier Edition Results/Photos
Results
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon – 2025
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon – 2024
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon – 2023
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon (earlier Blackmores Sydney Running Festival)- 2022 (live)
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon (earlier Blackmores Sydney Running Festival) – 2021 (Virtual)
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon (earlier Blackmores Sydney Running Festival) – 2020 (Virtual)
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon (earlier Blackmores Sydney Running Festival) – Past Results
- Check Results for Sydney Marathon (earlier Blackmores Sydney Running Festival)- Past winners
Photos
Important Points
- Registration Fee is non-refundable & registrations are non-transferable.
- Race bib pick-up: Runners need to bring either a copy of their confirmation email received from the Race Roster at the time of registration or a copy of the SMS reminder received during event week. If the runner is unable to pick up the race bib from the event expo, they can nominate someone else to collect this on their behalf. The nominated person will need to bring a copy of the confirmation email or SMS reminder.
- No prams, scooters, or handcycles/crank cycles are to be taken onto the course. Push wheelchairs are permitted in the last wave of each start time
- Aid stations: Gels would be available at selected drink stations along the course. A designated marathon-only refreshment station will be located after the finish line.
- Pacers: Pacers would be provided
- Results: All official results will be based on Gun Time. Participants will receive both Gun Time and Net Time on their finisher certificates.
- Time limits are applicable for all the races after which the course would be open for regular vehicular traffic.
a) Full Marathon: 7 hr
b) 10k : 1hr 40min
d) Mini 5K Run : 1hr 10min
Contact Information
Email: info@sydneyrunningfestival.com.au
Website: https://sydneyrunningfestival.com.au/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialbsrf
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbsrf/
