Lace up your shoes and prepare for the run of a lifetime. The 2025 Abbott Sydney Marathon is just around the corner, promising an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most iconic cities on 31st Aug,2025.
The Marathon Course – A Scenic Spectacle
The Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, has officially joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) series as the seventh member. This means that the event, held in Sydney, Australia, is now considered one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.
The course is one of the most scenic and breathtaking routes in the world, starting in North Sydney, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House.
What’s New for the 2025 Marathon
The year 2025 boasts of the event’s official entry into the Abbott World Marathon Majors series, making it the seventh Major race. This includes opportunities to earn the new Sydney star medal, a first-time draw for ballot places, an expanded 35,000 participant capacity, and the presence of elite runners like Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and running GOAT Eliud Kipchoge.
The Age Group World Rankings
The Abbott Sydney Marathon is a crucial event which offers runners the opportunity to earn points towards qualifying for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships. This makes the race particularly appealing to competitive age group runners from around the globe.
- Performance-Based Ranking:
The system tracks and ranks runners in their respective age and gender divisions based on their finishing times in specific events. - Best Times:
To achieve a ranking, a runner must complete one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors marathons. Runners can score points in each age group, and their highest score will count toward their ranking position.
- Age Group Progression:
When a runner changes age groups, they are automatically placed in the new age group. Their time from that race is used for their ranking position.
Community Involvement and Support
The race relies on thousands of volunteers to ensure a successful race day experience for runners from around the world.
Positions are available both in the lead-up to and on race day (August 31, 2025), and include serving as course marshals, staffing the start and finish lines, and acting as way-finders. Volunteers will receive an official ASICS volunteer shirt and hat, a snack pack, water, and a Certificate of Appreciation. Race-day volunteers are also entered into an exclusive ballot for a chance to gain entry to the 2026 event.
Interested individuals can register via the official TCS Sydney Marathon website. This allows them to be part of its historic first year as a World Marathon Major.
This race serves as a powerful fundraising platform for numerous charitable organizations. The event has raised more than $28 million for charitable causes since its inception.
Runners who join Team Elephant receive guaranteed future entries. Each member commits to raising at least $4,000 to protect African elephants and their habitats. In return, runners receive a team jersey, a personalized fundraising page, and dedicated support. The event enables runners to support a wide range of causes. Competitors can fundraise for any charity by signing up through a designated platform on the website. The hosts have often collaborated with the IMF to promote running among Australia’s Indigenous communities. For the 2025 race, Indigenous runner Charlie Maher will serve as a running ambassador.
The 2025 Abbott Sydney Marathon is shaping up to be more than just a race; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic event and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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