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Sydney Marathon 2026: Where to Watch, Key Times & How to Stream Live

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Sydney Marathon 2026: Where to Watch, Key Times & How to Stream Live

Here's how to catch the action in person or online on Sunday, August 30.

On Sunday, August 30, some of the world's fastest runners will descend on the Emerald City for the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Reigning world champions Alphonce Simbu and Peres Jepchirchir headline an elite field in what promises to be one of the year's biggest races. Whether or not you're a runner, this is a sporting moment set to go down in history – so here's how to watch the Sydney Marathon live, at the course or from home.

When is the Sydney Marathon?

The race takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

What time does the Sydney Marathon start?

Wheelchair athletes get the race underway at 6.15am AEST, with the elite runners following from 6.30am.

How long is the Sydney Marathon?

The 42.195-kilometre course begins on Miller Street in North Sydney. Runners then surge across the iconic Harbour Bridge and through seven on-course party zones – including The Rocks, Martin Place, Taylor Square and Centennial Park – before finishing at the Sydney Opera House.

How many people are running the Sydney Marathon?

A massive 41,000 runners from 162 countries will take part in the 2026 race – a huge leap from 5,300 runners in 2022 and 35,000 finishers in 2025.

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Where are the best places to watch the Sydney Marathon?

Seven live spectator sites let you cheer on your friends and spot the elites up close:

The Launchpad Party Zone (10km) – Hickson Rd, Barangaroo Metro Station (first runner 6.58am)

The Rocks Party (11.9km) – Crn George and Alfred St, The Rocks (first runner 7.05am)

Asics Party Zone (14km & 40.8km) – Top of Macquarie St, Sydney CBD (first runner 7.11am, then again at 8.31am)

Pride Party (15.4km & 36.2km) – Taylor Square South, Cnr Oxford and Flinders St, Darlinghurst (first runner 7.15am, then again at 8.17am)

SCG Block Party (29.4km & 34.3km) – Driver Ave, Moore Park (first runner 7.57am, then again at 8.12am)

Party in the Park (33.3km) – The Homestead, Centennial Park (first runner 8.09am)

Harbour Party (39.2km) – Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Royal Botanic Garden (first runner 8.27am)

For multiple viewing chances, cheer at the start line (6:15am–8:15am), catch runners at Barangaroo (6:36am–9:55am) and again at Martin Place (6:42am–10:25am), before meeting them at the finish in the Royal Botanic Gardens. More spectator-zone details are available here.

You can also download the TCS Sydney Marathon app to track your friends in real time, with forecasts for their finish time and live position on the course.

How to watch the Sydney Marathon online in Australia

The race will be broadcast live on SBS On Demand on Sunday, August 30 from 6am to 1.30pm AEST, with a full replay available shortly after.

Who won the Sydney Marathon in 2025?

Both course records fell last year, set by Ethiopia's Hailemaryam Kiros (2:06:06) and the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan (2:18:22).

How to enter the Sydney Marathon 2027

More than 123,000 people worldwide entered the 2026 race. Entries for the 2027 Sydney Marathon are expected to open in late September.

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