- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- Fundraising required
06:30
Age 18 & over
£100
- 42.2 km road running + 313 m ascent
Event overview
Celebrating its status as one of the most spectacular marathons in the world, the TCS Sydney Marathon invites athletes of all levels - including charity fundraisers - to join an unforgettable race through the heart of the city.
Highlights
- 32,963 marathon finishers
- 100+ countries represented
- 300K+ spectators
- £4.5 million raised for charity in 2025
Run for charity
The TCS Sydney Marathon isn't just a test of endurance; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting causes that matter. Each year, thousands of runners choose to run for charity, turning every stride into positive change.
What are charity places?
Charity places are special entries reserved for participants who commit to raising funds for an official charity partner. These entries give runners guaranteed access to the event, often with extra support and incentives from their chosen charity.
Benefits of running for charity
Running for charity offers a powerful sense of purpose, motivation, and community spirit. Not only do you help vital causes, but you also enjoy extra race-day support and a rewarding experience. TCS Sydney Marathon participants helped raise millions of pounds for charity every year!
Prefer to enter directly? General entry options are explained on the TCS Sydney Marathon page.
Event photos
Event video
Charity places
This charity has places in the event. To secure your charity place, simply find a charity then book a charity place or join a charity team with your own place.
What is 'Quick book'? Save time and secure your place immediately using our simple booking system - look for charities marked 'Quick book'.
Quick book
Homelessness
Missing People
Run the TCS Sydney Marathon for Missing People! Join Australia’s largest marathon with the opportunity to turn the race into an extended and memorable trip to Australia.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
- Exclusive social group
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
- Accommodation package optional
- Instant confirmation of place
- Hassle-free process
- Ready-made fundraising page
Sign up
£100
Fundraise
£2,000
Event details
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Venue accessible
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Toilets
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Run one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney’s most beautiful and historic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Map
Flyover
Course preview
Cut off
7 hours.
- Accommodation
- Bar
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Restaurant
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Fundraising
- Fundraising incentives
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
- Chip timing
- Medal
- T-shirt
Your entry fee includes your race bib, timing tag, finishers' medal and finishers' shirt.
- Sustainability policy
The TCS Sydney Marathon is committed to becoming greener and more impactful, with a clear goal of achieving Carbon Neutral status by 2030. In 2024, the event reached a key milestone by reporting under World Athletics, earning Silver status and establishing a carbon footprint benchmark. Working with Clima, the marathon sets annual targets and implements emissions reduction and offsetting strategies. These efforts reflect a broader industry focus on sustainability, responding to the challenges posed by climate change. The marathon aims to be an industry leader, ensuring a positive legacy for both the community and the planet.