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TCS Sydney Marathon

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

calendar_today 30 Aug, 2026

About the Event

Congratulations to all of the runners who were successful in the 2026 Ballot. We can’t wait to welcome you to Sydney on Sunday, 30 August 2026, as you take on one of the world’s most iconic marathon courses. For those who were unsuccessful, we know this isn’t the result you were hoping for, but this isn’t the end of your journey. There are alternative ways to secure your spot on the Start Line, including our Travel and Charity Programs. Don’t lose momentum - sign up to Seven Rewards to get access to exclusive opportunities - our partners will be offering exclusive entries and experiences for the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon over the coming months, plus enjoy amazing rewards and discounts to keep you motivated on your running journey.

Races Offered

Marathon

Aug 30, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — —

timer

06:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Sydney.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 18.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.7° / 16.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:31

nightlight Sunset

17:25

About Sydney

Learn more about the host city, Sydney.

Sydney is the Harbour City, and is the oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design, it is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. The gateway to Australia, it lies on the deepest natural harbour in the world and stretches for 140 kilometres.