Sydney Marathon
Run Sydney Marathon 2025!
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This will be updated once confirmed by the organisers.
Pre-Register for the 2025 event now!
Run one of the world’s most scenic marathon courses, taking in some of Sydney’s most spectacular and historic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Be a part of history as Sydney Marathon hopes to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors! A world class event, it has consistently achieved IAAF Road Race Gold Label status.
Sydney is Australia’s largest and most famous city. You can expect to experience the fascinating vibey harbour, white sandy beaches of Bondi Beach, the unique Sydney Opera House with its defined shape like billowing white sails and the impressive steel arch of the Harbour Bridge. As with any major city you can discover so much more to see and do. This beautiful cosmopolitan city is a celebration of cultural diversity and heritage and has a passion for arts and sports.
A trip to Australia would not be complete without a visit to Kangaroo Island! Why not tick another race off your bucket list the week before Sydney Marathon…?
Pre-register for Sydney Marathon 2025!Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 12 September
Arrival Day
Welcome to Sydney!
Make your way from the airport to the hotel and check in. Usually, hotel rooms are ready from 15:00, but if you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage at the hotel and explore the surrounding area!
Between 10:00-15:00 today a representative will be waiting in the lobby to greet you and answer any questions you might have.
Friday 13 September
Half-day Sightseeing Tour & Sydney Marathon Harbour Cruise
This morning after breakfast we take our half day sightseeing tour. The tour will conclude at the Sydney Running Show. Pick up your bib and explore the stalls before making your own way back to the hotel at your leisure.
This evening join our exclusive Sydney Marathon Harbour Cruise with runners from all over the world, for 2 hours you will enjoy the beauty of the
harbour as you look back onto the Sydney skyline. The cruise will include substantial canapes and a drink on arrival.(Breakfast and Evening Canapes included)
Saturday 14 September
Shake-Out Run & Pre-Race Dinner
This morning after breakfast you are welcome to join for a light shake-out run along the harbour. This will be at an easy pace and is a chance to loosen your legs. It will be no longer than 5km (approx. 3 miles).
Enjoy the rest of the day your leisure.
Consider booking the Bridge Climb, a hop on hop off pass or even a day tour to experience this wonderful city.
This evening we will enjoy a private pre-race dinner.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Sunday 15 September
Race Day!
Race day is here! After an early breakfast, make your way to the start line. Our representatives will be in the hotel lobby to provide guidance.
After the race, recharge in the recovery zone. Feel welcome to visit us at our exclusive tent, and make this the meet up zone to find your family and
friends.In the afternoon we’ll meet up for post race celebrations, saying cheers to all of our runners on an amazing accomplishment!
(Breakfast included)
Monday 16 September
Departure Day
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today is the day you check out of your room and we say thank you for joining us.
It’s not goodbye, but instead we’ll hopefully see you soon on another Marathon Tours & Travel trip!
(Breakfast included)
Itinerary subject to change for 2025 event.
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Extensions
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Post-race 4 Nights Extension to The Great Barrier Reef
Transfer from the InterContinental to Sydney International Airport for your flight to Cairns. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Shangri-La. You will have the remainder of the day at your leisure to relax at the hotel or go into town to explore. Breakfast is included.
Tuesday 16 September 2024
Today you will walk from the hotel to the port for your full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise. You will explore three different sites from an amazing selection of exclusive locations at the stunning Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. Enjoy over 5 hours at the reef with unlimited snorkelling and up to three certified dives and introductory diving (diving is at an additional cost). At the conclusion of the cruise you will return to the hotel. Breakfast and lunch included.
Wednesday 17 September 2024
After breakfast, you will meet your guide for a full day Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Mossman Gorge tour. The day will begin with a visit to the Daintree River Cruise Centre for a one hour cruise through the Daintree Rainforest. The tour will then continue to Alexandra Lookout for a spectacular view of the Daintree River Estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea. Lunch will be included at the Daintree Heritage Lodge then you will continue on to Cape Tribulation, where the Rainforest meets the Reef. The day will conclude with a 1 ½ hour walk through Mossman Gorge. You will be welcomed with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony that cleanses and wards off bad spirits. The walk then meanders through the stunning rainforest and takes in traditional huts or humpies. At the end of the tour you will enjoy a traditional bush tea and damper. Upon arrival to the Shangri-La Cairns you will have the evening at your leisure. Breakfast and lunch included.
Thursday 18 & Friday 19 September 2024
Thursday is a free day to explore Cairns on your own or book another day out on the Great Barrier Reef and the evening is the farewell reception at the hotel (or local restaurant). Friday is departure day, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairns Airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination. Please be sure to book your flight home from Cairns (CNS) as we will not be returning to Sydney. Breakfast is included both days.
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed Sydney Marathon Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Sydney Marathon. You can buy the entry from Marathon Tours & Travel if you also buy the accommodation package from us.
Marathon Tours & Travel Sydney Marathon 2024 Package included:
- 4 nights accommodation at the 5* Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sydney
- Breakfast Daily
- English speaking onsite host
- Meet & greet
- Half day city sightseeing tour with Expo
- Friday Night Harbour Cruise
- Shake-out run
- Pre-Race Dinner
- Race day support
- Post-race Celebration
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel in Sydney
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Not included:
- Guaranteed Sydney Marathon Entry (Available at an additional cost)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote or refer to the hotel description for child policies.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
2024 Rates
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Classic Room £999 £1499
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Hotels
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Radisson Blu Plaza Sydney
With traditional heritage architecture and a vintage sandstone façade, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Sydney offers an elegant stay in the civic heart of the CBD. Once home to the Fairfax newspaper empire and the prestigious Bank of New South Wales, this historical building now accommodates business travellers and vacation guests from all over the world.
You’re a short stroll from prestigious restaurants and bars, luxury shopping, and iconic sites such as the Sydney Opera House, the Queen Victoria Building, and Martin Place.
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Event Information
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Enter the 2025 Sydney Marathon with Marathon Tours & Travel
Experience the Sydney Marathon 2025 with us. Our package takes care of you, so you can enjoy the event, sightseeing and make the most of this spectacular destination ‘down under’.
The below is reflective of the 2024 course and event information
The Course
The Sydney Marathon 2024 starts across the harbour at Milsons Point, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge, runs through the city streets, out to the green parks in the suburbs and back to finish in front of the Sydney Opera House. Whilst it’s not a completely flat route the marathon is still considered fast and very runner and spectator friendly. The time limit for this marathon is 7 hours. All the races start and cross over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish in front of the Sydney Opera House, except the Fun Run which ends at the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Sydney Marathon and the Bridge Run courses are AIMS Certified accurate courses. Marathon Course Map and Marathon Course Profile.
Race Date:
- Sunday September 15 2024
Race Times:
- 07:10am Start Time, cut-off time 07:45am
Eligibility:
- Marathon – 18 years +
Time Limit:
- Sydney Marathon – 7 Hours
The marathon event will have cut-off points along the route. For more information go here.
Awards: Everyone who finishes their running event within the time limit will receive a commemorative medal with Marathon finishers also receiving a finishers t-shirt.
Weather: September is the beginning of the spring season in Sydney. Runners should prepare for all weather conditions; you will find the most-up to date weather information here. Typically, at this time temperatures will range from 16°C – 20°C though at the 2023 event the temperature was between 10-12°C warmer than usual due to a timely heat wave.
Difficulty: Moderate. See Marathon course profile here.
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Registration & Booking
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How to Book
Enquire with us to confirm your booking. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take payment.
The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.
Travel Advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Australia’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
If you are unsure where to start, we’ve teamed up with Bikmo. Bikmo offer tailored insurance packages that cater for both competitive and non-competitive trips, covering you for many of our running events. If you wish to book insurance through Bikmo, you can benefit from an exclusive 5% discount*, simply use the code DESTINATIONSPORT5 at their checkout. More information can be found here.
*7 days European travel cover from £16.85. Bikmo non-competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered by Rock Insurance Services Limited, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA number 300317 Bikmo competitive travel insurance is arranged and administered directly by Jackson Lee Underwriting (JLU). This promotion is provided by Bikmo Ltd Glendale House Sandycroft Industrial Estate Flintshire CH5 2QP
Guaranteed Sydney Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the 2025 Sydney Marathon. You can buy the entry at our exclusive rates if you purchase your package with us.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the 2025 Sydney Marathon, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will ask for your expected pace and other details to complete the registration process for the Sydney Marathon Festival. The race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.
All race rules must be followed.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club®️ rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Qualifying Race
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2025 Age Group World Championship race (destination still to be announced). For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click here.
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