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Sydney, Australia · 7th Major
Sydney Marathon 2027
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Sunday, August 29, 2027. Sydney became the seventh Major in 2024 and first ran as a Major on August 31, 2025. The course crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Opera House.
BallotCharity
The 2027 ballot closed October 19, 2026. Results and charges go out November 3, 2026.
How to get inQualifying timesCourseRecordsFAQOfficial site ↗
- Race dayAug 29, 2027Sunday
- StartNorth SydneyMiller Street
- FinishSydney Opera House
- Entry feeAUD 285AU and NZ · AUD 340 international
- 2026 runners36,295from 123,000 applications
- Cut-off7 hoursmass start 6:30 a.m.
Key dates
Countdown from today
- DoneBallot results
- 295 daysRace day
How to get in
2027 entry, step by step
- Sep 29 to Oct 19, 2026Ballot Free to enter. You are only charged if you get a place.Closed
- Nov 3, 2026Ballot results and charges Successful runners are charged the entry fee.Coming up
- Other routesCharity and Travel Partner entries See the official sign-up page for availability.Other route
- Aug 29, 2027Race dayComing up
Qualifying times
Sydney does not publish an age-group qualifying table for the ballot.
The course
Harbour Bridge to the Opera House
- The course crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge and passes Circular Quay and Centennial Park.
- World Athletics Platinum Label race. Mass start at 6:30 a.m., 7-hour cut-off.
Course records
- Men
- 2:04:42 Addisu Gobena, 2026
- Women
- 2:18:22 Sifan Hassan, 2025
Gobena’s 2026 win is the fastest marathon ever run in Australia.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Aug 28 · near Sydney Opera House
Where to stay
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Getting there
- SYDSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport6.5 miFlights arriving Aug 28 into SYD ↗
- WSIWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport29 miFlights arriving Aug 28 into WSI ↗
- NTLNewcastle Airport82 miFlights arriving Aug 28 into NTL ↗
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Fun facts
- Sydney is the largest marathon in Australasia.
- In 2026 the top three men all broke 2:05, a first on Australian soil.
- Manuela Schär’s 2026 wheelchair win made her the first athlete to win on all eight Majors courses.
Sydney guides
Quick answers
When is the 2027 Sydney Marathon?
Sunday, August 29, 2027.
How do I get into the Sydney Marathon?
Through a free ballot. For 2027 it ran September 29 to October 19, 2026, with results on November 3, 2026. Charity and Travel Partner entries are other routes.
How much does the Sydney Marathon cost?
The official FAQ lists AUD 285 for Australian and New Zealand runners and AUD 340 for international runners, plus a carbon levy. Check the sign-up page for the final price.