Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and an awesome place to run a marathon. Take in views of Sydney harbour and the iconic opera house, run on dramatic coastal paths or head to the mountains for spectacular trails and knee busting elevation.

Below is a list of marathons, half marathons and ultra-marathons in Sydney and the surrounding area including the Central Coast and amazing Blue Mountains.


4 Sydney Marathons events
Ultra-Trail Australia - EVENT POSTPONED
image descriptionKatoomba NSW

Ultra-Trail Australia due to take place on the 14-17 May 2020 has been postponed. Please refer to website for more information.

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Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon 2020 - EVENT POSTPONED
image descriptionSydney NSW

The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon due to take place on the 17th of May 2020 has been postponed. Please refer to website for further information.

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The Great NOSH Footrace
image descriptionMiddle Harbour, Sydney NSW

The Great NOSH Footrace is an annual trail run along Middle Harbour in Sydney, Australia. Both the 16km and 22km distances start at Lindfield and wind along picturesque water edge trails to Roseville Bridge.

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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2020
image descriptionCircular Quay, The Rocks NSW 2000 NSW

Described as one of the most scenic and spectacular courses in Australia, the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival attracts around 33,000 participants annually. In 2013 the Blackmores Sydney Marathon was the first Australian marathon to be broadcast live in 23 years.

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