TCS SYDNEY MARATHON presented by asics
2026 Partner run clubs
2026 tcs sydney marathon presented by asics
Introducing our 2026
Partner Run Clubs
In collaboration with NSW Athletics (NSWA), the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS have recruited Partner Run Clubs across Australia, to be part of the Marathon Legacy Project.
This initiative goes far beyond kilometres - it’s about connection. It’s about creating inclusive, welcoming environments where runners of all abilities feel supported and inspired. And it’s about building a national network of clubs united by a shared commitment to growing Australia’s running community.
Our Partner Run Clubs will deliver four long runs each aligning with the official marathon training plan. Join a Partner Run Club near you and train with likeminded runners on the same journey to Sydney!
Registrations for May are now open.
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Sydney Based Partner Run Clubs
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Coogee, Sydney, NSW
Coogee Run Club
The Coogee Run Club is a community-driven crew from Sydney’s eastern suburbs, bringing locals together through movement and connection. Built on the ethos “all faces, all paces, all welcome, always,” the club supports everyone from first-time 5K runners to seasoned marathoners, showing up in force at major running events with that unmissable Coogee spirit.
FUN FACT
The Coogee Run Club is way more than just a run club – we’re a community on the move for good! From Coastal Clean Ups and Pop Up Op Shops, to parkrun volunteering takeovers, blood drives, and fundraising for our charity partner the Black Dog Institute, we live by our Do Good Feel Good mantra.
Centennial Park, Sydney, NSW
Tribal Run Club
Tribal Run Club is a Sydney-based running community built on the belief that we won’t be the reason you move to Sydney, but we can be the reason you call it home. We connect expats and locals through inclusive, social running that builds friendships, confidence and a genuine sense of belonging.
FUN FACT
We don’t just run, Tribal is a full community. We cycle, swim, race triathlons and spend plenty of time socialising outside of runs. We love trips away to races too. We even have a marketplace group helping members find jobs and housing in Sydney and soon, our own space in Hillsdale, a gym and social hub designed to help you become a stronger, better runner.
Sydney CBD, NSW
Sydney Harbour Runners
Sydney Harbour Runners was founded in 2013 and welcomes everyone to our community. We're based in the heart of Sydney CBD and love to run around our harbour and bridge to show the best sights in Sydney. As long as you come with a positive attitude and have a willingness to keep going, we will always welcome you back
FUN FACT
Many of our runners primarily run on the road. However, there are groups of friends that go on trail runs and triathlons with several of our run leaders organising weekend training sessions.
Sydney CBD, Inner West, East NSW
Sydney Frontrunners
Sydney Frontrunners provides encouragement, support and community to LGBTQIA+ people and friends, who are interested in joining us for running and walking. We welcome people of all running abilities, and walkers too. You don't have to be an accomplished runner to join Sydney Frontrunners, just come with a good attitude, an open mind and a passion for inclusivity!
FUN FACT
Sydney Frontrunners are part of a global network of LGBTQIA+ Frontrunner clubs, the first of which began in San Fransisco in 1974. After the first Gay Games was held in 1982, many other clubs sprung up, including Sydney which began in in 1983, and how now grown to be one of the largest in the world. The International Frontrunners are an incredibly strong network of clubs, almost every week we are joined by a Frontrunner from interstate or around the world, who are keen to see the best running and walking routes Sydney has to offer.
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Inner West & North Shore,Sydney CBD, Northern Beaches
Sydney Striders
Sydney Striders is a welcoming and inclusive running community founded in 1980. As one of the first clubs to offer marathon training, created in response to the lack of run clubs in Sydney at the time, we continue to support runners of all abilities through social runs, structured programs, and events fostering fitness, friendship, confidence, and a lifelong love of running across Sydney.
FUN FACT
Sydney Striders don't just show up to run — we help lead the running community. We proudly support The Run Beyond Project, using running to empower young people facing adversity. We regularly takeover all the volunteering roles at local parkruns. Most notably, we are the race custodians of the iconic Six Foot Track Marathon. From grassroots community runs to legendary endurance events, Striders are deeply woven into the fabric of Australian running.
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Inner West, Sydney
Inner West Run Club
Inner West Run Club was founded in 2022 by mates who wanted a more social and welcoming running community in Sydney’s Inner West. Built for everyday runners, the club focuses on connection over competition. Bringing together locals, expats, and newcomers for relaxed group runs followed by a well-earned post-run drink. What started as a few friends running together has grown into a community where people come for the run but stay for the friendships.
FUN FACT
Through our community we’ve helped raise around $10,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation over the past two years. The fundraising began after one of our members was diagnosed with cancer. Seeing the club rally around him was incredibly special, and we organised runs and initiatives to support the cause. Thankfully he’s now doing well and working his way back to full fitness, which has made the whole journey even more meaningful for the group.
Centennial Park, Sydney
Rejoov Runners
Rejoov Runners is a well-renowned running club in Sydney, coached by Greta & Chris Truscott. Our structured group sessions, key training blocks and personalised programs support runners of all levels and ages to strive for their best across road, trail and track. We are all about teamwork and the spirit of competition.
FUN FACT
We had a wedding in 2024 via two of our runners meeting at Rejoov in 2017 and training together for years. Our social and fun setup enables everyone to co-mingle and get to know one another so who knows how many more weddings are in our future.
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Greater Western Sydney, Inner West Sydney
Sydney Muslim Run Club
Sydney Muslim Run Club was founded in 2025 as a movement designed to break barriers. Through Sydney Muslim Run Club, Muslim runners within Sydney and beyond discovered their love and passion for running, entering the running space with comfort and ease - backed by a supportive community. SMRC has also helped bridge the gap between the muslim running community and the wider Sydney running community - bringing communities, people and runners together all over Sydney and beyond.
FUN FACT
Food comes first…always. We've been asked multiple times whether our runners actually "run" because sometimes we come across as a foodie-club…I swear we run though! Everything from 2km fun runs to 160km trail races! We just love socialising before & after over a good sweat treat!
Sydney, NSW
Pasifika Run Club
The Pasifika Run Club is more than a run. It's culture, community and connection. We bring people together through movement, celebrating Pasifika identity while promoting health and unity. From beginners to experience runners, we move as one, uplift each other, and create a strong, social running community.
RUN FOR THE CULTURE.
FUN FACT
We create a space that feels like family. Rooted in Pasifika culture, it's about connection, respect, and showing up for one another. Everyone is welcomed, no matter their pace or background. It's the energy, the people, and the sense of belonging that keeps everyone coming back.
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Campbelltown, NSW
Campbelltown Joggers
Campbelltown Joggers Club is a friendly running community in Campbelltown NSW. We welcome runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels with regular group runs, track nights, handicap races and local events. Focused of fitness, friendship, and fun our club encourages an active lifestyle while connecting people through a shared love of running.
FUN FACT
We are celebrating our 50th Year Anniversary this year and we still have members from the first year.
We also help to run The Campbelltown Challenge Walk and The Fishers Ghost Fun Run in partnership with the Campbelltown Council and have done so for the entire existance of these events.
Cronulla, NSW
Strava Sharks
Strava Sharks Run Club is a welcoming Cronulla-based community built around movement, connection and good local vibes. Known for sunrise runs, post-run coffee and inclusive sessions for all paces, it blends fitness, friendship and lifestyle, creating a strong social running culture that feels energetic, supportive and proudly community-driven.
FUN FACT
Strava Sharks started as a way for a few cricketers to stay fit during the off-season, and has since grown into a huge community. We’ve even featured on the Today Show for doing a hot cross bun run — yes, literally running while eating hot cross buns.
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Regional NSW Partner Run Clubs
Narooma, NSW
Deadly Runners
Deadly Runners is an First Nations led running movement that brings people together through long-distance running, community and connection. We serve First Nations communities across mainly regional New South Wales, creating pathways for health, leadership and opportunity while building strong, supportive running communities
FUN FACT
The sense of community and belonging. It’s not just about running it’s about showing up for each other, building confidence, and being part of something bigger!
Byron Bay, NSW
Runaway Club Byron Bay
Runaway Club Byron is a welcoming running community built over the past year around weekly Tuesday evening runs, with occasional weekend runs. Open to all levels, from beginners to marathon runners, it brings together mainly expats and travellers (as well as some locals) in Byron who are looking to stay active and build community.
FUN FACT
Our run club attracts runners from all over the world as they're moving to or travelling through Byron. One week we even had two Canadians show up who didn’t know each other, only to realise they were from the same hometown and had mutual friends- it was a small-world moment for sure!
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Woy Woy, NSW
Woy Woy Runners
Founded in July 2021, Woy Woy Runners is a friendly, community‑focused running group on the Central Coast. We welcome all fitness levels for coastal runs, trails, and social sessions that encourage progress, connection, and healthy living. Whether you’re chasing a PB or a relaxed jog, our supportive crew makes every run enjoyable.
FUN FACT
Our motto is "you'll never run alone". All our runs generally finished near a coffee shop for our post run shoe chats.
The crew is known for cheering louder than the event MC at fun runs and charity events.
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Newcastle, NSW
Never Run Club
We started in 2023, when we (Elton and Lachie) stepped away from team sport. Our aim was to keep active and stay in touch with our mates. We never expected to grow to where we are. We're now a welcoming community seeing runners come from all around the Hunter Region.
FUN FACT
We've had partnerships with multiple local businesses and we aim to make each experience unique, and we have even collaborated for an event with our local NRL team, the mighty Newcastle Knights!
Bungalow, NSW
Bungalow Runners
Bangalow Runners is a social running community built around a simple Sunday ritual - running together through nature and sharing coffee afterwards. Since 2022, locals have come together to move, connect and support each other. It’s a grounded crew of good people who show up each week. We run Bangalow & Northern Rivers.
FUN FACT
We do an annual run up a hill called ‘The Bastard’. The Bastard run includes access to a private road (a big, long hill), bass filled river crossings, scenic views of Bangalow hinterland and glimpses of the ocean.
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Broken Hill, NSW
Feel Good Run Club Broken Hill
Feel Good Run Club is a social running community focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all paces. From first‑time runners tackling 3km to experienced marathoners, we support everyone to feel accepted, respected, and confident through running.
FUN FACT
Broken Hill attracts lots of visitors, so we often have runners passing through and uni students here on placement — sometimes there are more visitors than locals at our runs.
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Interstate Partner Run Clubs
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Canberra, ACT
Kudos Running Crew Canberra
KRC is a groups of runners who participate in events from parkruns to marathons. Our demographic ranges from early 20's to masters athletes but we all have the same goal, bettering our best and proving that running is for everyone. We aim to be supportive and inclusive of everyone.
FUN FACT
We love participating in team relay events! They are a great way to get everyone involved and it makes you feel like you are part of something bigger.
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Newstead, QLD
Club KT
Founded in 2021, Club KT is a free, inclusive walk and run community built on connection, belonging, and mental health. What began with 12 members has grown across Brisbane, offering multiple weekly sessions, monthly trail runs, and community events that foster friendships, confidence, and support important causes.
FUN FACT
Our Friday sunrise walk run club started during the pandemic with a small group and now draws around 60 people each week, while our evening runs, hosted with local businesses, attract up to 500 runners weekly and even include on-course volunteer marshals!
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Melbounre, VIC
Mad Rabbit Crew
Mad Rabbit Crew is a Melbourne-based running club with 15+ accredited coaches, supporting all levels. Passionate about marathons, MRC helps beginners become race-ready through structured training, including coached track sessions and Sunday long runs, within a fun, supportive, and welcoming community.
FUN FACT
The Rabbit in our name is a translation from Chinese, it means “pacer” in marathons
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Adelaide, SA
Southern Sharks
Southern Athletic Club has been part of the Southern Adelaide running scene for over 50 years, offering coaching, connection and community for runners of all levels. With eight accredited running coaches and eight weekly sessions, we create a friendly, inclusive space where anyone can build confidence, improve their running and enjoy the journey.
FUN FACT
Our rec‑running group is built on a strong parkrun foundation, which naturally means we’re deeply committed to post‑run coffee and our Donut of the Month tradition. We even kicked off the season with a long run that visited three different bakeries because when it comes to donuts, our crew will always go the distance.
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South Yarra, VIC
All Ours
All Ours is Melbourne's biggest run club, located in South Yarra.
The crew meets three times a week on Saturdays (Social run), Sundays (Long Run) and Wednesdays (Track Session).
Our sessions are geared towards event based training and open to all abillites of runners, from first-timers to elite.
FUN FACT
We have an incredible optional Orbit Membership program that provides access to our partner brands that unlocks incredible value for runners.
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Darwin, NT
Run Club Darwin
Darwin Run Club captures everything laid-back about the Top End, brought together through a welcoming running community. Rain or shine, we run a couple of times a week with varying distances to suit all levels. Everyone’s welcome—stick around after for a coffee, a swim, and good company.
FUN FACT
What keeps people coming back is the community. It quickly becomes more than just a run—people turn into friends, and friends into family. We’ve built genuine connections that go beyond the track, from brand partnerships to camping trips, engagements, weddings, babies, rodeos, and even members starting their own band together.
North Hobart, TAS
Knockoffs Run Club
Knockoffs is Hobart’s social run club focused on fun, connection, and inclusive running—plus a drink after. Started in 2020 by a group of mates, Knockoffs is now a welcoming community built on fitness, mental wellbeing, and no one running alone.
FUN FACT
We did the worlds greatest shave and raised over 10k for the Leukemia foundation, all thanks to our amazing community.
Suburb, NSW
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FUN FACT
They have a runner named James who struggles even to complete a 5km run. This club should be gone.
Strategic Partner
Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the lead agency, champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government.
FUN FACT
They have a runner named James who struggles even to complete a 5km run. This club should be gone.
Presenting Partner
ASICS
At ASICS we believe in the positive power of sport and movement – that it can transform us individually and as a community, that it can uplift our mind and bodies.
FUN FACT
They have a runner named James who struggles even to complete a 5km run. This club should be gone.
Secure your 2026 entry through our Official Travel Partners
Travel with one of our Official Travel Partners to guarantee your entry through specially curated travel packages. These packages are ideal for runners and friends and family, providing a seamless marathon weekend experience. Select a Travel Partner that supports your region.
Secure your 2026 entry by running for a purpose with our Charity Partners
Missed out on Ballot? Run for purpose with our headline charities; Running for Premature Babies and We Run Foundation, or choose from our Official Charity Partners.
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