Anyone getting ready to run the Sydney Marathon needs to read this! 2025 is the World Marathon Majors debut for the Sydney Marathon, which means a lot of folks are paying attention to it for the first time. It’s the hilliest of the majors and should not be discounted!
Traveling internationally for a marathon can add another layer of stress and anxiety. We’re going to breakdown what you need to know around training, travel and race day to make it all feel smoother.
There are a lot of questions about logistics, the expo, and everything in between. We’ve researched it all and talked to runners who ran the 2024 race to put together this Sydney Marathon Guide.
Sydney Marathon Tips
2025 is going to be the first year that the Sydney Marathon is officially a World Marathon Major. Runners now have the opportunity to earn their 7th star.
This year’s event will take place on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 with the first wave starting at 6:30am just after sunrise!
Let’s dive into some important tips about what to expect during race weekend.
With any race, there are a few standard recommendations for our athletes:
- Save the sightseeing for post race. I know you want to explore, DON’T. If you must, there’s a ferry that you can ride around to…
