Sydney Marathon

Sydney, AustraliaAugust 31, 2025
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The Sydney Marathon is a marathon held annually in Sydney, Australia each September. The event was first held in 1999 as a test event for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, as has continued every year since, as a legacy of the 2000 Summer Olympics. The marathon is categorized as a Gold Label Road Race by World Athletics. Wikipedia

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FAQ

When is the 2025 Sydney Marathon?

The 2025 Sydney Marathon will be held on Sunday August 31, 2025.

Is the Sydney Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Sydney Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Sydney Marathon?

The time limit for the Sydney Marathon is 6 hours.

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A sweltering heat wave in Australia took its toll on runners in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with 26 people taken to the hospital and about 40 treated for heat exhaustion by emergency services.

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Runners will be heading down under to participate in the newest World Marathon Major: the Sydney Marathon. Here's what you need to know about the race. 

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If all goes well when the biggest marathon field ever gathered in Australia races 42 kilometres around the streets of Sydney on Sunday, World Marathon Majors will soon add a seventh race to the elite series.

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Hayley Pymont talks about marathon training, its health benefits, the Indigenous Marathon Project, and her experience at the TCS New York City Marathon.

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RW spoke with the event's race director, Wayne Larden, to chat about the Sydney Marathon's history and possible future as an Abbott World Marathon Major.

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 7
Temp
69°F
Min/Max
59°/70°F
Dew
44°F
Days of Rain
1/17
Wind
13mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2024
cloudy
52°/ 60°-
Run Score: 6
2023
clear-day
67°/ 89°-
Run Score: 8
2022
clear-day
59°/ 72°-
Run Score: 8
2019
clear-day
57°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8
2018
clear-day
53°/ 61°-
Run Score: 8
2017
clear-day
53°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8
2016
cloudy
58°/ 61°-
Run Score: 8
2015
cloudy
59°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8
2014
clear-day
55°/ 67°-
Run Score: 8
2013
clear-day
58°/ 73°-
Run Score: 8
2012
partly-cloudy-day
57°/ 70°Light
Run Score: 8
2011
clear-day
67°/ 85°-
Run Score: 7
2010
partly-cloudy-day
57°/ 64°-
Run Score: 9
2009
clear-day
66°/ 79°-
Run Score: 8
2008
partly-cloudy-day
63°/ 74°-
Run Score: 8
2007
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 64°-
Run Score: 9
2006
clear-day
60°/ 70°-
Run Score: 8