Sydney Marathon
The Sydney Marathon started in April 2000, following the same course as the marathon during the 2000 Summer Olympics.
The TCS Sydney Marathon is a World Athletics Platinum Label (IAAF) event and became part of the World Marathon Major series in 2025.
The women’s race in 2001 was won by Krishna Stanton, who had never run a marathon before, and had signed up after being challenged by a friend.
The marathon course takes runners across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and also features notable sights such as Circular Quay and Centennial Park, before a finish in front of the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
The 2024 edition was the largest ever held in Australia and on the continent of Oceania, and is expected to continue its growth at a rapid pace after becoming the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major.