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. Please note that participants who ask for accommodations due to a disability or medical condition during registration will receive an email requesting additional information.
Please see our current services offered below.
Taking Part:
You can use the following wheeled equipment or device:
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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.
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Race Runners – but please email us first if you wish to use one of these.
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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:
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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.
TAkING part
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:
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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.
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Race Runners – but please email us first if you wish to use one of these.
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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:
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Handbikes, trikes, skates, inline skates such as Rollerblade, skateboards, scooters, or any geared or motorised device may not be used.
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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 invited elite athletes and a limited number of athletes with a qualifying time of sub-2:45. This time must have been achieved at an official marathon within one year of the registration date.
Race wheelchairs cannot be used in any other start group.
If you do not qualify under this time, you will be allocated to the general field according to your expected finish time and cannot use a race chair.
The 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon has reached capacity for non-elite racing chair athletes as of March 2026. Any new registrants must compete in a day chair and will be seeded according to estimated finishing time.
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.
In 2026, a limited number of duo team places are available through an application process separate from the ballot.
A duo team is made up of two people: one person pushing a specialised racing chair and one person with a disability riding in the chair. We welcome duo teams who meet the duo athlete criteria to apply for entry.
Please note: Duo team applications for 2026 have now closed.
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 reach out to all participants who have requested accommodations during the registration process due to a disability or medical condition. Those who require guides can provide their guides' details at that time. Information on registration for guides was sent out in July.
Please note that medical documentation must be provided for all guide requests. Full guide terms and conditions are available here.
Guides are required to wear two Guide bibs – one on the front and one on the back – to identify themselves on event day. Please collect your Guide bibs from the Accessibility Bib Collection desk at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show.
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, so everyone can move freely and safely from start to finish.
Designated accessible drop-off and pick-up areas are located 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 available in August 2026.
For the TCS Sydney Marathon, we provide a dedicated area equipped with additional accessible toilets and support services (including tactile toys, noise-cancelling headphones and optional race bibs to help identify additional needs) at the start line in the Green Assembly Area. You will need to be assigned to the Green Assembly Area to be permitted entry.
We reach out to all participants who have requested accommodations during the registration process due to a disability or medical condition. 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 from July 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 presented by ASICS (expo), we 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. 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 at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show, the start line (in Green Assembly) and in the Recovery Village 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 in July 2026.
A dedicated quiet space will be available for participants and spectators to pray or reflect according to their faith or personal beliefs at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show and on event day at the Recovery Village.
For those with medical conditions that require frequent toilet breaks, stop by the Accessibility desk at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show to collect a Can't Wait Card.
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