Marathon

TCS Sydney Marathon

TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest World Marathon Major, with harbour views, bridge running, and a point-to-point course that is scenic but not flat.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationSydney, Australia
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsRace record updated September 15, 2026BQ times
Latest results

Who won the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon?

The organizer-endorsed 2026 Sydney Marathon results list Addisu Gobena first overall in 2:04:42 and Peres Jepchirchir as the first woman in 2:18:31. Daniel Romanchuk won the wheelchair men's race in 1:26:50, while Manuela Schär won the wheelchair women's race in 1:42:04. The post-close classification remained unchanged on review.

View 2026 results and finisher details

Quick facts

  • Newest Abbott World Marathon Major.
  • Point-to-point course from North Sydney to the Sydney Opera House.
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge, Centennial Park, and the Royal Botanic Garden all shape the route.
  • Charity and travel-program entry paths are available through the official site.
  • More scenic and varied than a pure flat-city PR course.

About the TCS Sydney Marathon

TCS Sydney Marathon has moved quickly from ambitious city race to full World Marathon Major, and the tone of the event reflects that jump. It now sits in a different conversation from most Australian marathons, pulling a more international field while still feeling tied to the harbour and the city itself. The appeal is not just speed. It is a scenic major with real global momentum.

Course

The point-to-point course starts in North Sydney, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge, loops through Centennial Park and the Royal Botanic Garden, and finishes at the Sydney Opera House. With 313 metres of climbing, frequent turns, and an 83-metre net descent, it is harder to pace than a flat major.

Race-day weather

Late August in Sydney is usually cool enough for solid marathon racing, though harbour wind and changing sun can still affect effort. It is often friendlier than hot-weather spring races, but the course profile is not as forgiving as Berlin or Chicago.

Past TCS Sydney Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, August 30, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, August 31, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Sunday, September 15, 2024CompletedOpen results

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TCS Sydney Marathon FAQ

When is the TCS Sydney Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Is TCS Sydney Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. TCS Sydney Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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