Sydney Marathon
· starts 7:15 AM
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Sydney, Australia. The next edition is on Sunday, August 29, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM. The race gives its climbing as 1,040 ft (317 m); measured from its course file, it's 909 ft (277 m). It starts at 260 ft (79 m) above sea level. Its high point is 261 ft (80 m). The course runs point to point. It's one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on September 24, 2025. The field is about 36,288 runners.
There are 3 other upcoming marathons in Australia. Sydney Marathon climbs about 40 ft a mile (8 m per km), steeper than 75% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Sydney Marathon
When is Sydney Marathon 2027?
Sydney Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, August 29, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM local time.
Where is Sydney Marathon?
Sydney Marathon is held in Sydney, Australia.
How long is Sydney Marathon?
Sydney Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does Sydney Marathon have?
Sydney Marathon has 1,040 ft (317 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Sydney Marathon?
Entry to Sydney Marathon is by lottery. Registration opened on September 24, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Sydney Marathon?
Around Sydney Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 68°F (20°C) and the low about 50°F (10°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Sydney Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Sydney Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Sydney Marathon?
Sydney Marathon climbs about 40 ft a mile (8 m per km), steeper than 75% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Australia?
Other upcoming marathons in Australia are Kosciusko by UTMB - Kosci30 (November 26, 2026), Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB - UTA22 (May 14, 2027) and Melbourne Marathon (October 2027, date TBD).
Other races in Australia
- Kosciusko by UTMB - Kosci30 32K · Nov 26, 2026
- Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB - UTA22 22K · May 14, 2027
- Guzzler Ultra 100K · Jul 17, 2027
- Surf Coast Century 100K · Sep 18, 2027
- Melbourne Marathon Marathon · Oct 2027, TBD
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