Sydney Marathon 2027
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About the event
Sydney Marathon became the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major in 2025, joining Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and Tokyo. Its point-to-point course starts in North Sydney, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge on closed roads and finishes beside the Opera House. Major status has drawn record international fields; the 2027 edition is set for 29 August.
Stay in Sydney
Check-in 28 Aug, check-out 30 Aug 2027 — 2 nights around 29 Aug 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in SydneyGetting there
- AirportSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 9 km
- From the airportAirport Link train to the city centre, every ~10 min, about 13 min — Opal card or tap credit card; airport station fee applies
- Public transportTrains, buses, ferries and light rail: Opal card or tap-on bank card on everything, with daily and weekly fare caps
- TaxiTaxi ranks, phone/online booking — Hail on the street, use a rank, or book by phone or online
- Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
Travel tips
- Match flights to Sydney around the 29 August 2027 race day, allowing for road closures along the course.
- Arrive in Sydney the day before the 29 August 2027 race for course-closure timing and bib collection.
Host country
- Currency: Australian dollar
- Language: English
- Driving: on the left
- Capital: Canberra
- Phone: +61
- Emergency: 000
- Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs I
Coming years
2028
The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hailemaryam Kiros | #1: Hailemaryam Kiros (Men - course record · 2:06:06); Women: Sifan Hassan (Women - course record · 2:18:22) |
| 2024 | Brimin Misoi | #1: Brimin Misoi (Men - course record · 2:06:17); Women: Workenesh Edesa (Women - course record · 2:21:41) |
| 2023 | Othmane El Goumri | #1: Othmane El Goumri (2:08:20); Women: Betsy Saina (2:26:47) |
| 2022 | Moses Kibet | #1: Moses Kibet (2:07:03); Women: Tigist Girma (2:25:10) |
| 2019 | Filex Kipchirchir Kiprotich | #1: Filex Kipchirchir Kiprotich (2:09:49); Women: Stellah Jepngetich Barsosio (2:24:33) |