SPECTAtORS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Marathon Day is Yours
On Sunday 30 August, 42.2km of Sydney turns into one giant celebration - with the crowd as its heartbeat. Your cheers help lift participants when their legs won't.
Find your spot among seven epic Party Zones buzzing with DJs, dance crews and roving bands, in addition to Motion at Customs House, a multi-day celebration across the marathon weekend. This is the party you want to be at.
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Plenty of extra early-morning transport services will be running across Sydney to get you where you need to go. More information will be available closer to event day.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
We recommend using public transport and, where possible, walking or cycling. Here's how to plan your travel during the day.
SPECTATOR LIVE SITES
The Launchpad Party Zone (10km mark)
Location:
Hickson Rd, Barangaroo Metro Station
Perfect for:
Early birds and the well-prepared. This is where your spectator day begins - fuel up, get your signs ready, and set yourself up before the action rolls in.
What's in store:
Barangaroo is the launchpad for Marathon Day - grab a coffee, fuel your body, finish your signs, and get ready for the day ahead. With an MC, DJ and big screens, the energy is high from the very first wheelchair athlete through to the last participant. Get your start here early, then get ready to dash through the city to the next Zone.
How to get there:
Metro:
Step straight out of Barangaroo Metro Station and you’re in the Party Zone.
Train:
Ten-minute walk from Wynyard Station.
Light Rail:
Take the light rail to the Wynyard stop and walk 12 minutes.
Ferry:
Five-minute walk from Barangaroo Ferry Wharf.
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The Rocks Party Zone (11.90km mark)
Location:
The Rocks, corner of George St & Alfred St.
Perfect for:
Everyone! With unbeatable views of the Harbour Bridge and a pumping playlist to match, this is your chance to send participants off in style. Come for the throwbacks, stay for the electric atmosphere.
What's in store:
Our dedicated on-course Rock Zone. Sydney’s most historic precinct, the Rocks, will be buzzing with tribute rock bands playing classics to sing along to and an MC driving the crowd. Plus, there’s a raised viewing platform here for optimal views. Make sure you pop into the amazing local businesses in the area offering exclusive marathon deals - check out our Local Business page for more.
How to get there:
Train:
Two-minute walk from Circular Quay Station (T3, T4 or T8 Line). Wynyard is also a five-minute walk away.
Light Rail:
Take the light rail to the Town Hall stop and walk 15 minutes.
Metro:
Twelve-minute walk from Martin Place Metro Station.
Ferry:
Three-minute walk from Circular Quay.
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ASICS Party Zone (14km & 40.8km mark)
Location:
Top of Macquarie St, Sydney CBD.
Perfect for:
Everyone, but especially those who want to see their marathoners twice and cheer them on down the home straight.
What's in store:
The home of ASICS On Course. Expect stadium atmosphere with an MC, DJ, big screen, grandstand and spectator services tent. It’s a double-pass site, so you’ll catch runners early on the outbound leg and again as they come back down Macquarie St close to the finish, making it one of the best vantage points on the whole course.
How to get there:
Metro:
Five-minute walk from Martin Place Metro Station.
Train:
One-minute walk from St James Station (T2, T3, T8) or a 10-minute walk from Town Hall.
Light Rail:
Ten-minute walk from the Town Hall stop.
Pride Party (15.4km & 36.2km mark)
Location:
Taylor Square South – corner of Oxford St. & Flinders St., Darlinghurst.
Perfect for:
Party people! This is the loudest, proudest part of the course, as Taylor Square transforms into a joyful celebration of inclusion and colour.
What's in store:
Rainbows and the most vibrant zone on course. Expect fierce drag queens, big beats from our DJs, grandstands and raised viewing platforms. Plus, you’ll catch participants twice at this hotspot. Bring your rainbow flags and your best dance moves - this is where the marathon meets Mardi Gras energy.
How to get there:
Train: Ten-minute walk from Museum Station (T2, T3 or T8).
Light Rail: Fifteen-minute walk from the Surry Hills stop (L2, L3).
Swans Block Party (29km & 34.8km mark)
Location:
Driver Avenue, Moore Park
Perfect for:
Diehard Sydney Swans supporters, families, and music lovers. With popular DJs and acts performing across the day, there's entertainment for everyone.
What's in store:
A sea of red and white celebrating Sydney’s AFL team, plus a festival stage for live entertainment. Expect Swans activations, a licensed area, great amenities, and vibes all day long in one of the best locations on course. The Swans will be opening up their exclusive indoor training field and running a footy-kick clinic, in addition to merch giveaways, and a sausage sizzle.
How to get there:
Light Rail
Five-minute walk from the Moore Park stop (L2, L3).
Party in the Park (33.3km mark)
Location:
The Homestead, Centennial Park (Grand Drive).
Perfect for:
Families, locals, and anyone who wants to power a runner through the toughest part of the race.
What's in store:
This is “The Wall”, the part of the course where marathoners need motivation most, and where you can make the biggest impact. In this beautiful parkland setting, grab one of the big horns to cheer participants on as they pass. New for 2026, this Zone brings the community to the late stages of the race, right where it counts.
How to get there:
Light Rail:
Twelve-minute walk from Moore Park Light Rail stop (L2, L3).
Bus:
Several routes stop near the Centennial Park gates on Oxford St. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk.
Harbour Party (39.2km mark)
Location:
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Royal Botanic Garden.
Perfect for:
Party people! In the final kilometres, this is where the celebration peaks.
What's in store:
Set against a breathtaking harbourside backdrop, the Harbour Party is the last great crowd moment before marathoners head home. With popular DJs, a licensed bar, and an atmosphere that builds all day, there’s nothing else like it.
How to get there:
Train:
Twenty-minute walk from St James Station - but allow extra travel time for road closures.
Please note: Due to course road closures, the only access is via Art Gallery Road and Mrs Macquarie’s Road. The seawall foreshore path is closed.
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Motion Festival at Customs House
Location:
Customs House Forecourt.
Perfect for:
All welcome! The space invites participants, family and friends, domestic and international visitors, locals, city workers, and music lovers.
What's in store:
A multiday mini festival kicking off from Thursday 27 August, celebrating culture, movement & community.
A detailed run-down of the schedule of activities can be found here.
How to get there:
Train:
Two-minute walk from Circular Quay Station. Wynyard is also a five-minute walk away.
Light Rail:
A moment’s walk from Circular Quay stop.
Please note: due to road closures, the stop will only be accessible from Thursday to Saturday.
Ferry:
Two-minute walk from Circular Quay.
Bus:
Several bus routes stop close by on Alfred Street (304, 343, 333, 369).
Please note: due to road closures this stop will only be operating on Thursday and Friday.
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Meeting Points
Heading out with family or friends? Marathon Day crowds are big, phone batteries fade, and it's easy to lose each other in the buzz - so plan where to meet before you go.
We've made it simple: pick one of our Party Zones as your meeting point. They're easy to find, well signed, full of atmosphere, and the perfect place to regroup. Agree on your Zone in advance, and you'll always have a home base for the day.
Our three recommended spectator meeting points are:
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The Rocks Party Zone - early in the course and a short walk from Circular Quay, ideal for kicking off your day together.
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ASICS Party Zone, Macquarie St - right in the heart of the CBD, where you'll catch marathoners twice.
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Party in the Park, Centennial Park - perfect for the back half of the course as runners hit the toughest stretch.
Pick your spot, share it with your crew, and you'll never miss a moment - or each other.
Meeting your marathoner after they finish? Head to the Reunite Zone in the Royal Botanic Garden once they've crossed the line.
Secure your 2026 entry through our Official Travel Partners
Guarantee your entry by purchasing a specially curated travel package through one of our Official Travel Partners. These packages are ideal for participants and their 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 our Foundation Partner, We Run Foundation, or choose from our Official Charity Partners.
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