Pont3 has announced the appointment of Yael Reed as Head of Partnerships, overseeing the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS and the company’s broader sponsorship portfolio.

While you might be physically ready to race, don’t forget to train your mind, says head trainer Ben Lucas.  If you’re wanting to get a ‘runner's body’, the good news is you already have one, says TSC Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.    “Anyone who runs has a runner’s body,” he says. “Being fit is only one part of it. You can be in the best shape of your life, but if you’re not mentally prepared for the quiet moments, the hurt, or the doubt, you’re going to struggle.   As

Running isn’t just about the next race. It’s about protecting the places we train, race and recover. Join us and make your running count. Inspiration is where every marathon journey begins. It’s the moment you decide to show up, commit to the training, and become part of something bigger than yourself. We know, we’ve been there. The excitement is real.    But we also know that today running is about more than pace or distance. It’s also about the places we run, the communitie

What if every race could power real climate action, asks Alice Kendall, Founder of Pledge for the Planet Pledge for the Planet was born during a marathon training run in 2019. Somewhere between the endorphins and exhaustion, running along the Thames in London while listening to  Turning the Tide on Plastic , I felt a growing wave of climate anxiety, and a need to do something about it. I’d always used running to raise money for causes I cared about. But this time, I didn’t wa

Running should feel freeing (not fearful), says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. Here’s how small, deliberate actions can make it safer for everyone! This is important. Over the years coaching in Sydney, I’ve learnt something that changed how I run sessions:   • Men head out thinking about pace • Women tend to head out thinking about safety – the route, the lighting, the time of day, and who’s around.    That reality deserves respect. If someone doesn’t feel safe, th

Think you have no time for strength training? Think again, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas. You just need to find the gaps in your day. Most people don’t lack discipline – they lack time, says TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas.    “Or more accurately, they lack a perfect 60-minute window,” he adds. “But you don’t need one.”   If you’re training for Sydney, strength isn’t about long gym sessions. It’s all about small deposits done often. Especially if you

Train smarter for race day. TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coach Ben Lucas explains why a marathon training app helps you stay consistent, reduce injury risk and run stronger.

From running shoes to sports bras, learn how the right gear supports consistent, injury-free training for your TCS Sydney Marathon journey.

Lucia Banco has just completed her seventh World Marathon Major, but this one was unlike any other - running and pacing in her hometown...

Find out why volunteering is essential to the Sydney Marathon and why we love the new volunteer t-shirt.