From the Harbour Bridge to the Sydney Opera House, no finish line in the world hits harder.
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is the newest Abbott World Marathon Major and it’s waiting for you.
In 2025, nearly 33,000 runners crossed the line and made history. In 2026, it’s your turn.
The ballot opens 10:00 AM AEST, Wednesday 24 September and closes 11:59 PM AEDT, Friday 17 October. This is your shot to claim a place at one of the most spectacular marathons on the planet.
Whether you’re chasing your first star or your seventh, Sydney is the bucket-list race that defines greatness.
The 2026 Ballot will run from 10:00 AM AEST on 24 September 2025 to 11:59 PM AEDT on 17 October 2025.
This is not a first-come, first-served system - every application is equally considered in a random draw. So if you encounter a wait when trying to register, just come back a little later.
If you require your application to be withdrawn, please notify us in writing at info@sydneymarathon.com before 05:00 PM AEDT on 16 October.
01 The 2026 BAllot:
Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified on 29 October 2025 of their result via email. Please ensure the email address entered is correct before submitting your application. Sometimes emails land in your junk or spam folder, be sure to check there first!
Any successful applicants in the High Performance Program (HPP) will be notified on 28 October 2025.
Successful applicants will have their bank card charged the race entry fee on 29 October 2025 (or 28 October for successful HPP applicants).
Unsuccessful applicants will also receive an email on 29 October 2025 with advice on alternative ways to secure a spot, including our Travel and Charity Programs.
02 Results Announced:
We are committed to making the process as seamless and fair as possible for all runners. Remember, there is no preference whether you enter the ballot on day one or the last day.
We encourage runners to be patient, understand the key dates and reach out if you have not heard anything after 29 October 2025.
03 What to expect:
Here's what you need to know:
Please note that no correspondence will be provided regarding the status of your Ballot application from the moment the Ballot opens until all draws have closed, and applicants have been notified of their acceptance status. The outcome of the Ballot draw is final. Please check out our FAQ’s for any questions.
For those who are unsuccessful, there will still be opportunities to participate through our Travel or Charity Programs.
Want to run in 2026? Join our ballot today!
In 2025, nearly 33,000 runners crossed the line and made history. In 2026, it’s your turn. The ballot opens 10:00 AM AEST, Wednesday 24 September and closes 11:59 PM AEDT, Friday 17 October. This is your shot to claim a place at one of the most spectacular marathons on the planet.
Relive all the 2025 action via our YouTube!
It was an incredible day for running in Sydney on Sunday, August 31 - and our content team captured it all! Relive all the best moments, lead-up content and our exclusive extended broadcast via our TCS Sydney Marathon YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe for the latest video content from us!
2025 TCS Sydney Marathon Course Flyover
Check out in detail the 42.195km course that all the running world is talking about - from the start line at North Sydney, to crossing Harbour Bridge, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy an in-depth look at marathon day from a bird's-eye view of the course, powered by TCS.
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