Abbott World Marathon Majors
How Sydney is part of the best marathon series in the world
TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, has officially been announced as the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major!
We’re thrilled to announce the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS as the seventh member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM).
Following a record-breaking year in 2024 as Australia's largest marathon, the event is set to return on August 31, 2025, with expectations to surpass its previous participant numbers as it continues to grow in scale and significance on the world stage.
Announced at the TCS New York City Marathon, the TCS Sydney Marathon has earned its place among the world’s most prestigious marathon events, joining the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors alongside the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, TCS London Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, and TCS New York City Marathon.
What are the Abbott World Marathon Majors?
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The Abbott World Marathon Majors are the biggest and most popular running event series on the planet featuring the most high-profile best-known and most desirable marathons in the world.
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This series currently comprises of annual races in the cities of Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City.
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The races deliver amazing participant experiences and significant international tourism promotion for their host cities.
How has Sydney become the seventh member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series?
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The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS underwent a multi-year process that required each year to pass AbbottWMM’s criteria for two consecutive years, before becoming the next Abbott World Marathon Major. Through significant increase in marathon participation - from 5,300 in 2022 to 25,000 in 2024 - several updates to the start area and the course, a huge uplift in entertainment and fan zones, and delivering a world-class event fit for the Majors series.
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The TCS Sydney Marathon was announced as the seventh AWMM on Monday, 4th November 2024 at the TCS New York City Marathon, with Sydney’s first year as a Major taking place on Sunday, 31st August 2025.
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What are the benefits for the every day runner?
TCS Sydney Marathon participants will enjoy one of the greatest race in the world, with the following updates coming in 2025:
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An expected 35,000 marathon runners on race day, creating a truly world-class, Majors-like atmosphere
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The very best marathon runners in the world racing in Sydney
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Small adjustments to our world-class marathon course, to make the course more accessible and improve the overall flow for all runners
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Increased space at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show presented by ASICS, to ensure we deliver a Majors-standard expo experience
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Increase in entertainment on the course to attract more spectators, friends and family than ever before
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Increased live broadcast production and global reach
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Economic impact will increase substantially, supporting more local businesses in Sydney to truly make race day - Sunday 31 August, 2025 - Sydney's "Marathon Day"
TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
About Abbott World Marathon Majors
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of seven of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world - Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, TCS London Marathon, TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.
Encompassing an annual series for elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes, AbbottWMM also applauds the achievements and passion of everyday champions from around the world. The AbbottWMM Star System is an online results hub that celebrates every runner on their journey through the Majors. Runners completing all six original Majors are awarded the Six Star medal.
With the addition of the TCS Sydney Marathon in 2025, and the ongoing candidacies of the Sanlam Cape Town and Shanghai Marathons, AbbottWMM is also planning to add the Nine Star medal as the next milestone for the global community to aim at.
AbbottWMM also operates the AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings - the first ever global age group marathon ranking system. More than 375 races worldwide supply results to allow their runners to be ranked globally against their peers.
AbbottWMM sets the pace in the marathon industry, providing largest platform for the best athletes in the sport and offering the only truly global program for the world’s amateur athletes.
Each of the seven AbbottWMM Mass Participation races delivers several unique benefits to runners:
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An unparalleled experience – operational excellence at each race ensures a premium race-day journey for runners
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A professional series – the best professional athletes in the world competing for points with the winner taking a share of the prize purse every year
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Promotion of marathon running – AbbottWMM organisers aggressively champion anti-doping protocols and make many other efforts to move the sport forward.
For more information, visit https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/
