2025 edition
11°
Clear & sunny
High18°
Low7°
Crisp 6°C dawn · clear skies all morning · ideal PB conditions
Sydney Marathon
Australia's Major. A scenic harbour start, a brutal Kings Cross climb, and a finish at the Opera House.
Sydney joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025, expanding the series from six to seven races. The 2025 ballot drew 79,000 applications for ~35,000 spots (~44% accepted). The 2026 ballot drew 123,000+ applications for a target field of ~40,000 (~33% accepted), a 56% year-over-year jump in demand.
Ballot opens
Sep 29, 2026
Window opens · free to enter
Next up
Ballot closes
Oct 19, 2026
Last day to submit
Draw / results
Nov 3, 2026
Winners notified
Race day
Aug 29, 2027
August 29, 2027
OPENS IN 10 DAYS · SEP 29, 2026
Official updates
2027 confirmed details
| Race day | Sunday, August 29, 2027 Source |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Source |
| Applications close | Monday, October 19, 2026 Source |
| Entry results date | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Source |
| Entry fee | AUD 280 domestic, AUD 330 international Source |
Each entry window belongs to the edition shown above. Unlisted dates are not confirmed here.
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
2024 edition
10°
Partly sunny
High17°
Low8°
Sunny, chilly start · gusty 20+ km/h winds · clouded over by mid-morning
2023 edition
22°
Sunny, hot
High32°
Low17°
Spring heatwave · 26 hospitalised, 40 treated for heat exhaustion
Related·
In the news
Dispatches on the Sydney Marathon ballot, results, and race updates, most recent first.
Sep 18
Sydney Marathon 2027 Ballot Results Date Set for November 3
Sep 07
Sydney Marathon 2027 Ballot: Dates, Odds, and How to Enter
Sep 05
When Is the Next Major Marathon?
Sep 04
Sydney Marathon 2026 Results: Gobena and Jepchirchir Win
Course·
Point-to-point, Milsons Point to Sydney Opera House
Milsons Point → Opera House
Cool, 10–18°C
Elevation
Course profile
Net descent overall (-83m), but 313m of climbing across the course. Drops 70m off Miller Street into the Harbour Bridge, climbs Oxford Street to a peak of 74m at km13, rolls through Anzac Parade and Centennial, then a brutal kicker around Mrs Macquarie Chair at km38-40 before the final descent to the Opera House.
Total ascent·313m
Total descent·396m
Highest point·79m @ 0 km
PAST RESULTS
Ballot history
TCS Sydney Marathon ballot applications have grown around 56% since 2025, pushing acceptance from ~44% in 2025 to ~33% today. Browse every year's applications, acceptance rate, and runner counts.
2026 · Record
123,000
The largest ballot in race history. A 56% jump on 2025's 79K figure.
View 2026 results
Applications · 2025 → 2026
79K123K
'25'26
CHARITY PLACES
Charity places
The non-ballot route in. TCS Sydney Marathon has 21 official charity partners, with fundraising minimums starting at $3,000 (Running for Premature Babies, Children) and rising to $5,000+ for the highest-demand partners. Applications open Aug, right after ballot results.
Partners
21
9 cause areas
Min from
$3,000
up to $5,000
Apps open
Aug
after ballot
Apps close
—
most earlier
RF
Browse all charity partners
Running for Premature Babies
Children
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
BB
Beyond Blue
Mental health
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
CT
Can Too Foundation
Cancer
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
AF
Arrow Foundation
Health
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
GG
Go4Garvan (Garvan Institute of Medical Research)
Health
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
AC
Australian Cancer Research Foundation
Cancer
$3,000min raise
Status unknown
Photos
On the course
Scenes from the 2025 edition, the Opera House finish and the crowds across the Harbour Bridge.
Finish · 2025
Crowd · 2025
FAQ
Common questions
When is the 2027 Sydney Marathon?
Sydney Marathon 2027: Sunday, August 29, 2027.
When can I apply for Sydney Marathon 2027?
Applications open: Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Applications close: Monday, October 19, 2026.
When are the 2027 entry results?
Results date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Check the organizer for your individual outcome.
What does Sydney Marathon 2027 cost?
Entry fee: AUD 280 domestic, AUD 330 international. Charity minimum: AU$1,500+ via official charity partners.
When did Sydney become an Abbott World Marathon Major?
Sydney's inaugural edition as a Major ran in 2025, expanding the Abbott World Marathon Majors from six to seven races. Cape Town was confirmed as the eighth Major in June 2026 and joins at its 2027 edition.
What is the course like in Sydney?
Point-to-point from Milsons Point across the Harbour Bridge, through the CBD with a tough climb through Kings Cross, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Rolling profile with cool winter conditions (10–18°C).