7th Abbott World Marathon Major: Sydney Marathon

Sydney Marathon Date and Details

The Sydney Marathon, Australia's largest and most prestigious marathon, will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The marathon will start and finish at the Sydney Opera House, and will take runners on a scenic course through the city's iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and Centennial Park.

The Abbott World Marathon Majors

The Sydney Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, which are the most prestigious marathons in the world. The other five Abbott World Marathon Majors are the Tokyo Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, the Berlin Marathon, and the New York City Marathon.

Sydney Marathon History

The Sydney Marathon was first held in 1979, and has been held annually ever since. The marathon has grown in popularity over the years, and now attracts over 40,000 runners from all over the world. The current course record is held by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, who ran a time of 2:03:45 in 2019.

How to Qualify for the Sydney Marathon

There are a number of ways to qualify for the Sydney Marathon. Runners can qualify by running a qualifying time at a previous marathon, or by being a member of a running club. Runners can also qualify by raising a certain amount of money for charity.

Sydney Marathon Prize Money

The Sydney Marathon offers a total prize purse of $250,000. The winner of the men's and women's races will each receive $50,000. There is also prize money for the top finishers in each age group.

Sydney Marathon Charity Partners

The Sydney Marathon has partnered with a number of charities, including the Starlight Children's Foundation, the Black Dog Institute, and the Heart Foundation. Runners can raise money for these charities by running the marathon, or by donating to their fundraising pages.