What is the distance and format of the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS 2026?

• →42.195km Road Marathon (World Athletics Platinum Label)

What distances are available for the weekend events?

• →42.195km Marathon on Sunday, 30 August 2026
• →5km Mini Marathon on Saturday, 29 August 2026

What is the race schedule and timing for the marathon?

• →Course Cut Off Time: 7 hours (3:15 PM)
• →Start Time: TBC
• →Start Line Cut Off: TBC

Where are the start and finish locations for the marathon?

• →Start Location: Miller St, North Sydney
• →Finish Line: Sydney Opera House Forecourt

What are the key highlights of the marathon course?

The course is designed with a net negative elevation (-83 metres) to encourage faster finishing times. Key landmarks include:

• →Crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (2km–3km)
• →Spectator live sites at 11.9km and 13.1km in the Sydney CBD
• →Taylor Square Pride in Sport Live Site (15.4km)
• →Anzac Parade out-and-back section (16km–28km)
• →Sydney Swans Zone (29.4km)
• →Centennial Park loop (30km–34km)
• →Hyde Park and the rise at Art Gallery Rd / Mrs Macquarie's Chair (40km)
• →A downhill final kilometre along Macquarie St

What is the elevation profile of the course?

• →Elevation Gain: +313 metres
• →Elevation Loss: -396 metres
• →Overall Elevation: -83 metres (net downhill)

Is there a 10km race included in the program?

• →No, the 10km event will not be featured in the 2026 program as the event evolves as a World Marathon Major.

Where can I find technical course information?

• →Course PDF: Tcssydneymarathon ↗
• →Elevation Profile PDF: Tcssydneymarathon ↗
• →GPX File: B6bf2f2b-ace0-4e08-b630-3e45a19de9b9 ↗