TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
The course
The course
Explore the TCS Sydney Marathon Course Preview - powered by TCS
After an incredible surge in popularity during our Abbott World Marathon Major Candidacy period, and a record number of 25,000 runners in 2024, the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS course is one of the greatest marathon routes in the world.
We are committed to a streamlined route, removing tight sections and having fewer U-turns and an earlier start time. These changes have set a new benchmark in the event's history and create a better overall experience.
We're expecting an unprecedented number of runners in Sydney in 2025
- will you be one of them?
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42.195KM
TCS Sydney Marathon Course Flyover - presented by TCS
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney’s most spectacular and historic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The changes we have implemented in recent years are designed for faster times and a better runner experience, regardless of time goals, ensuring we deliver a world-class course that meets the standards expected by the community and participants.
Key highlights:
- An iconic start line celebrating the heritage of the Sydney 2000 Olympics Marathons
- Crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge during 2km & 3km
- Taking in our first two spectator live sites at 11.9km and 13.1km in the Sydney CBD
- Passing our party zone at 15.4km at Taylor Square, our Pride in Sport Live Site
- Getting into rhythm running down and back up Anzac Parade (16km-28km)
- Passing the Sydney Swans Zone at 29.4km, one of Sydney's proudest sporting teams
- Stunning loop of one of the homes of running in Sydney - Centennial Park (30km-34km)
- Passing Hyde Park & conquering a rise at Art Gallery Rd / Mrs Macquarie's Chair (40km)
- The downhill last kilometre of Macquarie St, finishing at the Sydney Opera House
42.195KM
Course Preview (runner point-of-view)
At the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS we installed a 360-degree camera to one of our on-course vehicles to provide a point of view experience of the marathon course in a 5-minute video.
Please note that the overall elevation in the file is not 100% accurate. Please refer to the official value above for the course elevation. The course route is 100% accurate within the file.
Course Information
Click here to view your course map.
Here are some major changes we've made in recent years:
The start of will be from Miller Street, next to North Sydney Oval, echoing the historic start line of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Marathon. Plus, we have removed the tight sections around Darling Harbour and Pyrmont, introducing longer, straighter sections, and reducing the number of U-turns.
A start line that celebrates Sydney 2000
We have removed a tight uphill section and number of turns in Pyrmont, further improving the experience during the first 10km of the marathon course.
An easier run during the early stages
You can breathe easy, the number of out and backs the previous route took through Centennial Park have been reduced by four kilometres in previous years.
One beautiful loop of Centennial Park
To find the additional distance lost in Pyrmont and Moore Park Road, we have extended Anzac Pde, a long straight, wide section of road to allow runners to get into their rhythm.
Extension of Anzac Parade
We have listened. In 2025, there will be no uphill battle up Moore Park Road at 35km. Instead, runners will turn left off Driver Avenue onto Moore Park Rd, allowing for a fast last 6km push to the finish line.
Moore Park Road
We’ve also upgraded the facilities at the start area at North Sydney Oval and St Leonards Park to include more toilets (for those pre-race nerves), a longer and wider start chute, and better designed starting waves.
Improved start area facilities
Click here to view your course elevation map. *Subject to change.
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Net Elevation Gain: 313 metres
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Net Elevation Loss: 396 metres
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Total Elevation: -83 metres loss
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Powerade (Mountain Blast flavour) will be located at the 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, 25km, 30km, 35km and 40km drink stations along the course, and is indicated by the “W+” icon on the TCS Sydney Marathon course map. Powerade will also be at the Finish Line recovery area.
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GU Gels (on-course gels) are available at the 20km and 30km drink stations along the course, and is indicated by the “E” icon on the TCS Sydney Marathon course map. The number of GU Gels out on course are limited and not guaranteed. If you require gels as part of your nutrition plan, we strongly recommend you carry your own supply.
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Water will be available at all drink stations along the course, and is indicated by the “W” icon on the TCS Sydney Marathon course map.
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A designated marathon-only refreshment station will be located after the finish line at the Marathon Recovery Zone.
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All drink station locations are marked on the course map and there are portable toilets at each drink station.
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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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