In brief
The Sydney Marathon is set to elevate its profile to become the seventh World Major Marathon in 2025, an accolade awarded only to the most prestigious races. After a three-year evaluation, the marathon surpassed 20,000 finishers in its 2024 event, demonstrating significant growth and operational improvement. Organizers at Abbott World Marathon Majors confirmed that Sydney will enhance the existing Six Star finishers program into a Seven Star program, aiming for future expansions as interest surges.
As participants celebrated the end of the New York City Marathon, new ambitions ignited for runners globally, with the Sydney Marathon seeing registrations balloon from 5,000 in 2022 to 25,000 in 2024. The New South Wales government anticipates that the upcoming race on August 31, 2025, will draw even larger crowds, with forecasts suggesting up to 33,000 participants. This growth not only signifies a flourishing running culture in Australia but also aligns with Sydney’s commitment to becoming a premier destination for global athletic events.
