TCS Sydney Marathon guide

Sun, Aug 29, 2027 · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Start 6:15 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Point-to-point: you start on Miller Street, North Sydney, cross the Harbour Bridge and finish at the Opera House.
Convenient areas to stay
North Sydney/Milsons Point for the start, or Circular Quay/The Rocks for the finish.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • No private vehicles at the start. Take trains to North Sydney or Milsons Point.
  • Waves begin at 6:15 AM.
  • The expo venue is listed on the official site.

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Race overview

Organizer
Sydney Marathon / Abbott World Marathon Majors
Date
Sun, Aug 29, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
6:15 AM
Start location
Miller Street, North Sydney
Finish location
Sydney Opera House forecourt
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 0–1 · +55 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · +55 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · +55 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 0–1 · −65 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · −65 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · −65 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +55 / −65 ft · Course totals ≈ 850 ft gain / 1000 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Downhill start, then across the Sydney Harbour Bridge (mile 1–2).
  • Mile 1–2 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +55 / −65 ft · Rolling climbs through Centennial Park.
  • Mile 8–9 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +55 / −65 ft · Out-and-back climbs around Pyrmont and the Anzac Bridge approach.
  • Mile 19–20 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +18 / −22 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +55 / −65 ft · Short rise up Macquarie Street before the descent to the Opera House.
  • Mile 25–26 +55 / −65 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +4 / −4 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib must be worn on the front. Photo ID required at bib collection; there is no race-day pickup. Headphones discouraged; follow marshal and wave instructions. Bag drop uses the official clear bag only.
Cutoff times
Course time limit is about 6 hours 30 minutes; the sweep reopens roads behind the final runners.
Transportation
Trains to North Sydney / Milsons Point from early morning; no private vehicle access to the start. Sydney Harbour Bridge and CBD roads close on race morning.
Other notes
Abbott World Marathon Majors race since 2025. Start waves begin at 6:15 AM; later waves start up to around 6:30 AM or later. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • TCS Sydney Marathon Expo (venue on official site)

    Sydney, NSW

    Thu, Aug 26, 202710:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Fri, Aug 27, 202710:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    Sat, Aug 28, 20279:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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