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TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

Accessibility and Inclusion

TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

Our belief is that sports and activities should be inclusive for everyone.

We are committed to making the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS an inclusive event for everyone. Whether you’re a participant, spectator, or volunteer, we want you to be able to enjoy the event to the fullest.

Our Access & Inclusion initiatives aim to remove barriers and provide support so that people of all abilities can take part. This includes accessible course and venue design, and dedicated services for participants requiring additional assistance.

If you need support or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via email at accessibility@sydneymarathon.com. Participants who identify having a disability or medical condition during registration will receive an email with requests for reasonable adjustments in the first quarter of 2026. Please see below services offered.

We are more than happy to assist and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be part of this incredible event.

Taking Part:

You can use the following wheeled equipment or device:

Standard day chairs/wheelchairs with a maximum width of 95cm and length of 2.20m (entered into the mass participation event) – a FreeWheel attachment may also be used.
Race Runners – but please email us first if you wish to use one of these.
Crutches, frames, or walkers that are not motorised or geared.

You cannot use the following wheeled equipment or device. Using the below items will result in disqualification:

Handbikes, trikes, skates, inline skates such as Rollerblade, skateboards, scooters, or any geared or motorised device may not be used.

Please note that all participants must be 18 years or older on race day to join the TCS Sydney Marathon (42.195km). All participants must complete the course within the official cut off time to receive an official result.

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Please note that all participants must be 18 years or older on race day to join the event. All participants must complete the course within the official cut off time to receive an official result.

You can use the following wheeled equipment or device:

Standard day chairs/wheelchairs with a maximum width of 95cm and length of 2.20m (entered into the mass participation event) – a FreeWheel attachment may also be used.
Race Runners – but please email us first if you wish to use one of these.
Crutches, frames, or walkers that are not motorised or geared.

You cannot use the following wheeled equipment or device. Using the below items will result in disqualification:

Handbikes, trikes, skates, inline skates such as Rollerblade, skateboards, scooters, or any geared or motorised device may not be used.
Please note, race wheelchairs are not permitted unless the athlete has qualified for the Elite Wheelchair Marathon Athlete division. Race wheelchairs cannot be used in any other start group.

ACCESS & INCLUSION

Services offered

· Accessible race courses

· Designated accessible drop-off and pick-up zones

· Dedicated accessible start line area, with extra accessible toilets and support services

· Accessible toilets at drink stations

· Accessible bib pick up

· Quiet spaces

· Duo teams (assisted wheelchair participants)

· Complimentary entry for registered support runners

· Multi-faith prayer areas

Racing wheelchairs are restricted to qualified elite athletes and athletes with a qualifying time of sub-2hrs 45mins achieved at an official marathon (qualifying period being 1 year before event registration date). You will be asked to submit proof of your qualifying time after registering.

Race wheelchairs cannot be used in any other start group.

If you do not qualify under this time, you will be allocated to general waves according to your expected finish time and cannot use a race chair.

Please submit evidence to accessibility@sydneymarathon.com in the format below:

First name as per registration
Last name as per registration
Email as per registration
Confirmation number
Working link to online result

Racing Wheelchairs

Day Wheelchairs

Non-motorised day wheelchairs are permitted within the mass participation field. Chairs may only have a maximum width of 95cm and a length of 2.20m. FreeWheel attachments are permitted.

Athletes must be able to self-propel themselves for the entire distance; outside assistance is not permitted. Participants will be seeded based on their estimated finishing time.

A limited number of Duo Team places are available through a separate entry process to the ballot. These spots are exclusively for wheelchair participants with a disability who are unable to get themselves around the course without assistance.

A duo team is made up of two people: one person pushing and one person with a disability. We welcome duo teams who are approved participants who meet the duo athlete criteria who compete together with a support runner.

A person may be allowed to push a person with a disability in a customised racing wheelchair, specific for outdoor road racing, provided both team members meet the event registration and pairing requirements.

Please complete the Duo Team Participation Online Form here, or fill out the Manual Form for the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon here.

Full duo team terms and conditions are available here.

Duo Teams / Assisted Wheelchair

Athletes with a permanent physical, intellectual or visual impairment may request complimentary entry for one or two guide runners. Participants must meet one of 10 impairment types as defined by World Para Athletics to be eligible for a guide runner.

We will reach out to all participants who have requested accommodations during the registration process due to a disability or medical condition in the first quarter of 2026. Those who require guides can provide their guides' details at that time. Information on registration for guides will be available by 15 July 2026.

Please note that medical documentation must be provided for all guide requests. Full guide terms and conditions are available here.

Guide Runner - Complimentary Entry For Guide

Our courses are designed to be accessible for participants with a range of mobility aids, including wheelchairs and racing chairs (authorised elite racers only), so everyone can move freely and safely from start to finish.
Designated accessible drop off and pick up areas are close to the start and finish lines to make arrival and departure safer and more convenient for people with mobility needs.

Accessible drop off and pick up maps will be made available in August 2026.
For the TCS Sydney Marathon, we provide a dedicated accessible area at the start line in the Green Assembly Area, equipped with additional accessible toilets and support services (including tactile toys, noise cancelling headphones, optional extra race bibs to help identify additional needs). You will need to be assigned to the Green Assembly Area since only green bibs are permitted entry.

We will reach out to all participants who have requested adjustments / accommodations during the registration process due to disability or medical condition in the first quarter of 2026. Those who require an accessible start can request it then.

The TCS Sydney Mini Marathon has an accessible start area at the Royal Botanic Gardens. More details will be available here from June 2026.
Accessible toilets are located at all drink stations along the course, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the event.
At the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show (expo), we will have a lowered bib collection desk to make it easier for participants in wheelchairs or with other mobility needs to pick up their race packs comfortably. Anyone with accessible needs is welcome to use this desk. Please speak with expo staff and follow signage/directions.
Designated quiet areas will be available for anyone who needs a calm environment away from the crowds and noise. These spaces are ideal for sensory regulation, rest, or downtime during the event.
The TCS Sydney Marathon medical team has a transport service available for participants who need medical devices transported from the start line (St Leonards Park) to the finish line.

More details will be shared from June 2026.
A dedicated, quiet space will be available for participants and spectators to pray or reflect according to their faith or personal beliefs – available during the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show and on race day at the Recovery Village.

Services Offered

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.

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