The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is more than Australia’s greatest marathon. It’s a powerful force for social change. Since the event began, our incredible community of runners has raised over $52 million for important causes, including a record $15.2 million in 2026 alone, the largest amount ever raised in a single day of running in Australia.
Whether you want to support ground-breaking medical research, foster social inclusion, or give back to your local community, you can turn your efforts into real-world impact. Choose your charity, start fundraising with Grassrootz and secure your place in 2027.
HOW TO RUN for charity
How to secure your guaranteed entry
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Choose Your Charity
Pick an official TCS Sydney Marathon charity partner whose cause is close to your heart. This is your path to a guaranteed entry, no ballot required.
02
apply
Submit your application directly to your chosen charity. Each charity selects the runners who'll represent them, so use your application to share why their cause matters to you.
03
Share & Inspire
Once your charity confirms your place, it’s time to fundraise. Every donation is a reminder of why you're running, and keeps you moving toward the start line.
*Guaranteed entries are allocated by individual charity partners and are subject to application and fundraising commitment requirements. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Headline Charity partner
beyond blue
Beyond Blue provides free, 24/7 mental health support, information and services to help people across Australia achieve their best possible mental health.
Every $66 raised through the TCS Sydney Marathon can help answer a call to Beyond Blue's 24/7 Support Service, helping fund 18,000 calls and ensuring no call for help goes unanswered.
Official Foundation Partner
We Run Foundation
For many women, gender-diverse people, youth, First Nations communities and other underrepresented groups, barriers including cost, access, safety, representation and a lack of welcoming environments can make running feel out of reach.
The We Run Foundation invests in community-led initiatives, youth programs and research to make running more accessible, safe and inclusive. Whether helping young people from underrepresented communities take on their first race or creating safer environments for women and gender-diverse people, we’re giving more people the opportunity to experience the transformative power of running.
Our Core initiatives
Our official charity partners
$52M
Raised Since the event's Inception
$15.2M
Raised in 2026
50+
Official Charity Partners
Charity partners
Get to know the charities
Alongside our headline and foundation partners, we work with dozens of charities contributing vital work across healthcare, mental wellbeing, the environment and social equity. Learn more about each charity below and the difference your fundraising can make.
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Mental Health
ReachOut Australia
The leading online mental health service in Australia, providing practical support, tools, and forums to help young people through tough times.
Education & Youth
Indigenous Literacy Foundation
Works in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to provide brand-new, culturally appropriate books and literacy resources.
Education & Youth
Clontarf Foundation
Improves the education, discipline, life skills, and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men across Australia.
Education & Youth
The Girls Academy
Develops and runs intensive school-based support programs to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls to complete school and succeed.
Children & Family
OzChild
Works tirelessly to ensure that all children and young people are safe, respected, and given the chance to grow up in thriving families.
Children & Family
The Humour Foundation (Clown Doctors)
Brings the physiological and emotional benefits of fun and laughter to sick children, their families, and staff in hospitals.
Medical & Healthcare
Dementia Australia
The national peak body providing support, advocacy, education, and pioneering scientific research funding to combat dementia.
Medical & Healthcare
Diabetes Australia
Dedicated to reducing the impact of diabetes by advocating for better care, funding research, and providing practical management guides.
Disability Support
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Australia's largest service provider for people on the autism spectrum, running specialized schools and diagnostic support programs.
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