TCS Sydney Marathon
Official WebsiteAbout This Event
Run the TCS Sydney Marathon, an Abbott World Marathon Major, from Miller Street in North Sydney across the Harbour Bridge to the Sydney Opera House. A 5km Mini Marathon runs the day before.
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Saturday 28 August
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Mini MarathonStart TBATBA
Sunday 29 August
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Marathon6:30am$285
Entry fees as listed on 29 Oct 2026. Prices often rise after early bird, so check the entry page for today's price.
Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, 29 August 2027
- Terrain
- Road
- Location
- Sydney, NSW
- Entry Fee
- Marathon $285 (AU/NZ) or $340 (international) plus carbon levy; Mini Marathon fee not yet published for 2027
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Start Time
- Marathon 6:30am (elite wheelchair 6:15am); Mini Marathon time TBC
- Good for Beginners
- Marathon: No. The 5km Mini Marathon has no age restrictions and suits beginners.
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Race day is Sat 28 Aug 2027, 43 weeks away. Free training plans start up to 20 weeks before race day, so a plan for it can start from 12 April. Save it now; until then, 12 weeks of building is a good start.
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Event Details
Course Description
The TCS Sydney Marathon starts on Miller Street in North Sydney and crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge before looping through Centennial Park. It passes Mrs Macquarie's Chair in the Royal Botanic Garden and finishes at the Sydney Opera House. The organiser lists the 42.195km course at +313m of elevation gain with a net drop of 83m, and a 7 hour cut-off. Elite wheelchair athletes start at 6:15am and mass participation starts at 6:30am, with start group timings shared closer to race day. The 5km Mini Marathon runs on closed city streets on Saturday 28 August, starting on Macquarie Street near the Parade Grounds in the Royal Botanic Gardens and finishing at the Opera House.
Getting There
The marathon starts on Miller Street in North Sydney and finishes at the Sydney Opera House. The Mini Marathon starts on Macquarie Street, with its start venue at the Parade Grounds in the Royal Botanic Gardens, and also finishes at the Opera House. Roads are closed on event days, so check the official Traffic and Transport page on tcssydneymarathon.com for 2027 transport, drop-off and road closure details once published.
Where to Stay
Places to stay near the start, priced for race weekend.
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Weather & What to Pack
Late August is winter in Sydney. Mornings are cool, typically around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius at the early start, warming to daytime highs of about 17 to 19 degrees Celsius. Conditions are usually dry and clear, but showers and wind across the Harbour Bridge are possible. Layers you can discard before the start work well, and the forecast is worth checking in race week.
Race details last updated 29 Oct 2026
Ready to run TCS Sydney Marathon?
Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
How do I enter the 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon?
General entry is by ballot. The 2027 ballot opened at 10:00am AEST on 29 September 2026 and closed at 10:00am AEDT on 19 October 2026. Successful applicants are charged on 3 November 2026. Unsuccessful applicants are offered other options through the Travel and Charity programs.
What does the marathon cost?
If selected, entry is AUD $285 for Australian and New Zealand residents or AUD $340 for internationals, plus a mandatory carbon levy and optional donations. Note that the ballot sign-up page still quotes $280 and $330, so check the official site.
What time does the marathon start and what is the cut-off?
Elite wheelchair athletes start at 6:15am and mass participation starts at 6:30am on Sunday 29 August 2027. Start group timings will be shared closer to race day. The cut-off is 7 hours.
Is there a shorter race?
Yes. The 5km Mini Marathon is on Saturday 28 August 2027, starting on Macquarie Street and finishing at the Opera House. It has no age restrictions. Start time, fees and registration details are expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Can wheelchair athletes and duo teams enter?
Yes, but duo teams and non-elite racing wheelchairs use a separate entry pathway and should not enter the ballot. Guide runner requests are also handled through information on the official website.
parkruns near this race
Free, timed 5km every Saturday morning. A good hit-out between races, or an easy shakeout the day before this one.
- North Sydney parkrun Sat 8:00am · 0.4 km away · Crows Nest
- Willoughby parkrun Sat 7:00am · 2.7 km away · Naremburn
- Pirrama parkrun Sat 8:00am · 3.9 km away · Darling Island
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