Sydney
A World Marathon Major across the Harbour Bridge. Where to stay, where to shake out and how to spend the days around TCS Sydney Marathon.
The race
Categories, key dates, race-week weather and getting there- 42.2 KM6:15 AMA$330 (international)
- 42.2 KMA$280 (Australian)
- Race daySun, 29 Aug 2027 · 6:15 AM
Where to stay
Areas that work on race weekWalk back from the finish and catch ferries anywhere. Pricier, but worth it on race week.
MapThe start is at Bradfield Park, so this is the calmest race morning.
MapTrains, buses and ferries in every direction, and plenty of hotel choice.
MapLocal favourites
Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.Run
4Flat harbourside paths with Opera House views. Perfect for 20 easy minutes.
Map ↗The Grand Drive loop is about 3.6 km, flat and full of runners.
Map ↗A flat, popular 7 km loop around the bay.
Map ↗About 6 km of cliffs and beaches. Walk it after the race rather than before.
Map ↗Refuel
9Recover
1The famous ocean pool. Cold water for tired legs after the race.
Map ↗Train
8Explore
2A cheap harbour cruise on the public ferry, with a beach at the other end.
Map ↗A day trip by train for lookouts and walks on a rest day.
Map ↗Local crews
Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.A free weekly social run around the harbour.
Free, timed 5 km. Register once online and bring your barcode.
Follow ↗An easy social ride that ends with coffee. Open to all, no membership needed. Check the events page for dates.
Follow ↗One of Sydney's biggest and friendliest clubs. Mixed paces, with an ocean dip afterwards.
A weekly morning run in the city.
Big social runs of around 40 to 60 people.
A social coffee ride for new and prospective members.
Good to know
Late August mornings are cool, often around 8–12°C. Bring layers for the start area.
Tap on and off trains, buses, ferries and light rail with a contactless card.
The course crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge early. Don't race the first downhill kilometres.
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ATHLO+ runs a Land & Bib trip for this race: a guaranteed bib, your stay and the group experience. Members get first access.