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Sydney marathon joins likes of New York, London and Tokyo as ‘major’ event from
Sydney marathon joins likes of New York, London and Tokyo as ‘major’ event
Organisers announce significant changes for 2023
Sydney’s iconic marathon has been given a major boost with organisers securing a prestigious new ‘major’ status.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Sydney marathon is set to become one of the world's most prestigious running events after securing “major” status. This puts the Sydney Marathon in the same category as the New York, London and Tokyo marathons.
The change in status comes with a number of significant changes for the 2023 event, including:
* Prize money will be increased to US$250,000, making it one of the richest marathons in the world.
* The course will be redesigned to make it faster and more challenging.
* A new elite field will be invited to compete, including some of the world's top marathon runners.
* The event will be televised live in Australia and around the world.
Organisers are hoping that the changes will help to attract more world-class runners to the event and make it one of the most popular marathons in the world.
The Sydney Marathon is one of the most popular running events in Australia, attracting over 40,000 participants each year. The event is held in September and starts and finishes in the heart of the city. The course takes runners past some of Sydney's most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
The Sydney Marathon is a great event for runners of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. The event offers a variety of distances to choose from, including a marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km. Runners can also choose to participate in a team or as an individual.
