Sydney Marathon 2026 set for August 30 with record participants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Sydney Marathon returns on August 30, 2026, featuring a record 41,000 runners. The race starts on Miller Street in North Sydney and includes major landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Elite athletes include Peres Jepchirchir and Alphonce Simbu, with both reigning world champions in attendance. The wheelchair events kick off at 6:15 AM local time, followed by the elite races at 6:30 AM and mass participation events starting shortly after.
- •Sydney Marathon 2026 takes place on August 30.
- •41,000 runners are expected to participate.
- •Elite wheelchair events start at 6:15 AM local time.
- •Peres Jepchirchir and Alphonce Simbu headline the elite fields.
- •Route includes iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sydney Marathon 2026 schedule, prize money, elite fields and how to watch
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