Sydney Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, wind challenges ahead
Runners will face temperatures rising from 59°F to 62°F during the race, with an average humidity of 69%. A consistent headwind will affect performance, particularly from miles 1-3, 5, and 8-14, requiring runners to adjust their pacing accordingly. Hydration should be prioritized throughout, and light gear is recommended to manage the mild conditions.
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Race Info
The Sydney Marathon starts on Miller Street in North Sydney, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishes at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. The course rolls throughout, with 313 meters of climbing despite a net elevation drop. Addisu Gobena set the men's course record of 2:04:42 in 2026 and Sifan Hassan set the women's record of 2:18:22 in 2025. Sydney became the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major with its 2025 edition, the first in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a World Athletics Platinum Label race held on the last Sunday of August.
