TCS Sydney Marathon

The TCS Marathon presented by ASICS Abbott World Major Marathon, is back on Saturday 29 Auguest and Sunday 30 August 2026. The event will see a total of 51,000 partipants across the two day event, including 41,000 runners in the Sydney Marathon 42.195km expected to take on the iconic route while 10,000 Sydney Mini Marathon 5km runners expected.

Run one of the world's most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney's most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House which will provide a truly memorable experience for all participants this year.

Saturday 29 August 

TCS Sydney Mini Marathon (5km course) will start on Macquarie Street, CBD location and finish on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House.

Sunday 30 August 

TCS Sydney Marathon (42.195km course) will start at MIllers Street, North Sydney Oval and will cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the event finishing at Sydney Opera House.

This event is the sole remaining legacy race from the Sydney 2000 Olympics Games. It is the only running event in Australia to be broadcasted live each year, with participants from over 120 countries running in 2026. The event has raised more than $36.2 million for charitiable organisations since it's inception.

There will be significant traffic restrictions throughout the CBD and within The Domain Sydney and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney on event days. Please visit this page closer to event for the latest information and traffic informaiton visit https://www.livetraffic.com.

Frequently asked questions will be posted closer to the event. 

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