Australia · Road marathon · 42.195 km
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney’s road marathon crosses the Harbour Bridge on its way from North Sydney to a finish beside the Opera House. Centennial Park and the Royal Botanic Garden area feature along the route, with climbs and descents that deserve attention when planning your pace. The harbour supplies the scenery; you still have to supply the legs. Entry is through a ballot, with separate charity and official travel options. Check the final course map for your edition before settling on a race plan.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Sydney
- State / territory
- New South Wales
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Undulating; the published 2026 route lists 313 m ascent and an 83 m net descent.
- Approximate field
- About 36,300Finishers · 2026
Rounded from 36,296 marathon finishers reported by Destination NSW for 2026.
How to enter TCS Sydney Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Public ballot
2027 ballot opens 29 September 2026; selection is required.
Official entry informationCharity and official travel places
Separate entry channels have their own availability and requirements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
North Sydney to the Opera House via the Harbour Bridge, Centennial Park and Mrs Macquarie's Chair; consult the organiser for the final edition's route.
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 TCS Sydney Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThree elite course records fell in 2026. The official results separate the marathon, wheelchair marathon, duo teams and Australian championships.
Men
Addisu Gobena won in 2:04:42.
View result detailsWomen
Peres Jepchirchir won in 2:18:31.
View result detailsMen's wheelchair
Daniel Romanchuk won in 1:26:50.
View result detailsWomen's wheelchair
Manuela Schär won in 1:42:04.
View result detailsAustralian championship — men
Andy Buchanan took the national title in 2:10:14.
View result detailsAustralian championship — women
Ellie Pashley took the national title in 2:28:28.
View result detailsDuo teams
Team Bergeman led the published team results in 3:22:19.
View result detailsMen 18-24
Published age-group leader: Addisu Gobena, 02:04:42 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 25-29
Published age-group leader: Tebello Ramakongoana, 02:04:57 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 30-34
Published age-group leader: Alphonce Simbu, 02:04:57 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 35-39
Published age-group leader: Dawit Wolde Arega, 02:06:41 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 40-44
Published age-group leader: Thomas Do Canto, 02:15:25 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 45-49
Published age-group leader: Michael Mbagu, 02:37:17 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 50-54
Published age-group leader: Wayne Spies, 02:34:30 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 55-59
Published age-group leader: Yusheng Ni, 02:44:02 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 60-64
Published age-group leader: Yuri Strofilov, 02:50:16 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 65-69
Published age-group leader: Joe Ouyang, 03:14:20 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 70-74
Published age-group leader: Terrence Diamond, 03:39:02 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 75-79
Published age-group leader: Mario Venturino, 03:41:57 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 80-84
Published age-group leader: John Battley, 05:35:14 net/finish time.
View result detailsMen 85-89
Published age-group leader: Daniel Tou, 07:01:43 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 18-24
Published age-group leader: Mizuki Nishimura, 02:31:01 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 25-29
Published age-group leader: Haven Hailu Desse, 02:22:57 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 30-34
Published age-group leader: Peres Jepchirchir, 02:18:31 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 35-39
Published age-group leader: Ellie Pashley, 02:28:28 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 40-44
Published age-group leader: Kathryn Parkinson, 02:43:22 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 45-49
Published age-group leader: Priscah Cherono, 02:23:49 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 50-54
Published age-group leader: Jacqueline Kellerman, 02:54:19 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 55-59
Published age-group leader: Suzanne McMahon, 03:06:09 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 60-64
Published age-group leader: Maday Lines, 03:19:49 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 65-69
Published age-group leader: Donna Grocki, 03:39:41 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 70-74
Published age-group leader: Jennifer Kellett, 03:41:51 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 75-79
Published age-group leader: Donna Walker Cameron, 04:59:09 net/finish time.
View result detailsWomen 80-84
Published age-group leader: Georgina Little, 05:12:48 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 18-24
Published age-group leader: Jesse Mazur, 02:57:44 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 25-29
Published age-group leader: Thomas Lim, 02:55:48 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 30-34
Published age-group leader: Cal Calamia, 02:45:27 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 35-39
Published age-group leader: Nathalie Jaklewicz, 03:16:46 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 40-44
Published age-group leader: Lewis Chappell, 03:07:26 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 45-49
Published age-group leader: Alejandro Contreras Martinez, 03:26:38 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 50-54
Published age-group leader: Kristopher Damiano, 03:22:22 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 55-59
Published age-group leader: Kim Seng Lim, 03:58:39 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 60-64
Published age-group leader: Surend Bharath, 04:43:53 net/finish time.
View result detailsNon-Binary 65-69
Published age-group leader: Rahman Haryanto, 05:13:56 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 18-24
Published age-group leader: Bryan Woo, 03:36:46 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 25-29
Published age-group leader: Michael O’Rourke, 03:11:33 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 30-34
Published age-group leader: Charis Dimaculangan, 03:12:46 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 35-39
Published age-group leader: Stacey Woodward, 02:55:21 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 40-44
Published age-group leader: Sarotin Chailark, 04:50:29 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 45-49
Published age-group leader: Brendan Williams, 05:01:23 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 55-59
Published age-group leader: Ram Maharjan, 05:17:54 net/finish time.
View result detailsNot Disclosed 70-74
Published age-group leader: Shinichi Hosokawa, 04:41:23 net/finish time.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is TCS Sydney Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 29 Aug 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter TCS Sydney Marathon?
Public ballot: 2027 ballot opens 29 September 2026; selection is required. Charity and official travel places: Separate entry channels have their own availability and requirements.
Where is TCS Sydney Marathon and how far is it?
TCS Sydney Marathon takes place in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the TCS Sydney Marathon course like?
North Sydney to the Opera House via the Harbour Bridge, Centennial Park and Mrs Macquarie's Chair; consult the organiser for the final edition's route. Undulating; the published 2026 route lists 313 m ascent and an 83 m net descent.
How big is the field at TCS Sydney Marathon?
The approximate field is About 36,300, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from 36,296 marathon finishers reported by Destination NSW for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past TCS Sydney Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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