18
minimum age on race day
7 hours
cut-off
95cm x 2.20m
day chair max
Guide runner
complimentary entry
Need support, or have a question?
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 request accommodations due to a disability or medical condition during registration will receive an email requesting additional information in the first quarter of 2027.
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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 devices. Use of below items will result in disqualification:
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Handbikes, trikes, skates, inline skates such as Rollerblade, skateboards, scooters, wheeled mobility scooters, or any geared or motorised device.
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Racing wheelchairs in the mass participation field. Please see below for entry options for race chairs.
Taking part
What you Can and Can't Use on Course
Entry pathways
Find the Pathway that Fits You
Select an entry pathway to see the criteria, equipment rules and 2027 status. 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.
Racing Wheelchairs
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 from 1 December 2025.
Applications for non-elite wheelchair athletes will open on 1 December 2026.
Race wheelchairs cannot be used in any other start group.
Qualifying time
Sub-2:45
Achieved since
1 December 2025
Entry pathway
Application, not ballot
2027 entry
Applications open 1 December
Services Offered
Our courses are designed to be accessible for participants with a range of mobility aids, including wheelchairs and racing chairs.
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.
More information on these areas will be available closer to event day.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 will reach out to all participants who have requested accommodations due to a disability or medical condition during the registration process in the first quarter of 2027. Those who require an accessible start can request it then.
Accessible toilets are located at all drink stations along the course.
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 medication and medical devices transported from the start line to the finish line.
More information on this service will be available closer to event day.
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.
Our commitment
Our belief is that sport 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 and 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, as well as dedicated services for participants requiring additional assistance.
