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TCS Sydney Marathon Volunteer Program

Volunteer with us

Volunteer with us

Why you should volunteer with us!

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and meet like-minded people. Be part of the team for the very first Abbott World Marathon Major in Australia - the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS - on an Abbott World Marathon Major! Get involved on Sunday, August 31st, 2025.

 

To learn more about the TCS Sydney Marathon, visit Sydney Joins The Majors.

To register your interest in being a volunteer for the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon, click here!

Is volunteer experience required to apply?

​No experience is required for most roles – just positive energy, a friendly attitude, and willingness to work within a team and take directions from other volunteers, team leaders, and supervisors.

What are the perks? 

  • Receive a free hat 

  • Receive a free t-shirt 

  • Receive a lunch pack and refreshments during your shift 

  • Earn volunteer points for every shift to earn a discounted or even free entry into a future event hosted by Pont3 with our Volunteer Points Program

  • Be part of the success of the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major - the TCS Sydney Marathon!

  • Meet like-minded people and make new friends

  • Learn new skills in a supportive environment

  • Receive a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteering

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What type of roles are available?

There is a large array of positions available during the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show (in the week leading up to event day) and the TCS Sydney Marathon event day (Sunday August 31st, 2025).

Volunteer Role Breakdown

Are you interested in volunteering but unsure about what role you want to fill at the event? Check out our Pre-Event, Running Show, Venue, and Course Volunteer positions here!

Venue Volunteers

These roles are based around North Sydney Oval, the Sydney Opera House, the Conservatorium of Music and the Royal Botanical Gardens which make up our start, finish, and recovery venues.

TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show Volunteers

Help out our participants at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show - the largest of it's kind in Australia!

Course Volunteers

Based around the course, you will support our participants as they complete their event.

How do I get involved

Subscribe below to stay tuned to the latest information.

If you are a group/club member or a charity/business (minimum ten people) who would like to volunteer together as a group, please email us for more information.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQs page or email our team: 
volunteers@sydneymarathon.com

Check out our other General Volunteer Roles! Or, if you have experience in the medical field, check out our Medical Volunteer Roles!

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Runner crossing finish line near Sydney Opera House
  • These roles are based around Bradfield Park, the Sydney Opera House, the Conservatorium of Music and the Royal Botanical Gardens which make up our start, finish, and recovery venues.

  • Help out our participants at the Sydney Marathon Running Show or help our elite athletes prepare.

  • Based around the course, you will support our participants as they complete their event.

What type of roles are available?

There are a number of pre-event roles supporting elite athletes from Monday 11th September up until event day, as well as a large array of positions available during the Sydney Marathon Running Show (Thursday 14th September 2023 to Saturday 16th September 2023) and the Sydney Marathon event day (Sunday 17th September 2023).

Volunteer Role Breakdown

Are you interested in volunteering but unsure about what role you want to fill at the event? Check out our Pre-Event, Running Show, Venue, and Course Volunteer positions here!

Volunteer Role Breakdown

Are you interested in volunteering but unsure about what role you want to fill at the event? Check out our Pre-Event, Running Show, Venue, and Course Volunteer positions here!

Vlunteer With us

How do I get involved

Subscribe below to stay tuned to the latest information.

If you are a group/club member or a charity/business (minimum ten people) who would like to volunteer together as a group, please email us for more information.

If you have any questions, check out our FAQs page or email our team: 
volunteers@sydneymarathon.com

If you have experience in the medical field, check out our Medical Volunteer Roles!

Want to join our exclusive Rewards Program?

At the TCS Sydney Marathon, we're all about rewarding the running community. Join our VIP list to unlock exclusive giveaways and discounts from our valued partners, be in the know with all event updates, and access more than ever before.

2025 TCS Sydney Marathon Course Preview

Check out in detail the 42.195k course that the running world is talking about - from the start line at North Sydney, to crossing Harbour Bridge, and finishing at the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy an in-depth look at your marathon day.

​Join us for a run at our run clubs!

With over five thousand runners across Australian taking part in our TCS Sydney Marathon Run Clubs in 2024, come join our community training for the TCS Sydney Marathon our welcoming, inclusive enjoyable run clubs. Register for free below!

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