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[ Wire ] · Dispatch · Sep 04

Sydney Marathon 2026 Results: Gobena and Jepchirchir Win

The 2026 Sydney Marathon, run on Sunday, August 30, 2026, was the event's second edition as the seventh member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir claimed the elite titles, with Gobena setting a course record on Sydney's challenging rolling course.

Who won the men's elite race?

The 21-year-old Addisu Gobena won the men's elite division in a course-record time of 2:04:42. Gobena, who finished as runner-up in the 2025 race, waited until the final downhill section to establish a narrow lead that he held to the finish line near the Sydney Opera House. His time represents a significant step forward on Australia's premier marathon course, demonstrating that Sydney is capable of world-class times despite its undulating terrain.

Who won the women's elite race?

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir further cemented her status as one of the sport's all-time greats by winning the women's elite title. The victory marks her fourth World Marathon Major title, adding to her prior wins at the New York City, Boston, and London Marathons. Jepchirchir's victory in Sydney represents a historic double, showcasing her range across distinct climates and courses.

Who won the wheelchair divisions?

In the wheelchair races, American Daniel Romanchuk and Swiss star Manuela Schär claimed the titles. Both athletes delivered outstanding performances on the technical course, showcasing the elite wheelchair field that Sydney's new Major status attracted to Australia.

What does this mean for the 2027 ballot?

The successful staging of the 2026 event sets the stage for the Sydney Marathon 2027 ballot, which is scheduled to open on September 29, 2026, and close on October 19, 2026. General entry will be decided by a random-draw ballot. Last cycle, Sydney accepted roughly 32.5% of a record 123,000-plus ballot applications, which remains the friendliest published acceptance rate among any Major.

Prospective runners can review the Sydney Marathon ballot odds or use the Marathon Ballot Simulator to estimate their chances over multiple years. For full registration timelines, alert settings, and qualification criteria, visit the official Sydney Marathon page.

Sources: Abbott World Marathon Majors: vote for your Sydney performance of the day, TCS Sydney Marathon

Sources Abbott World Marathon Majors Official Sydney Marathon elite results and course records verified by Abbott World Marathon Majors news releases (accessed September 4, 2026).