Sydney Marathon training plan for 2027
Sydney, Australia • Confirmed date: 29 August 2027
World Marathon Majors • Australia/Sydney
Start with a marathon plan prefilled for race day, then refine the schedule around your current running, available days, and goal. Use miles and min/mile pace or kilometres and min/km.
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What to know before training for Sydney Marathon.
A scenic city marathon with harbour views, bridge running, and sections where late-race fatigue can make small climbs feel bigger.
Sydney is the newest World Marathon Major, so more runners are planning destination builds around travel, course rhythm, and southern-hemisphere race timing.
Date source: https://www.tcssydneymarathon.com/
Training focus
Build marathon endurance while adding rolling long runs and steady effort work so course changes do not interrupt your pacing.
Race week
Account for travel, time-zone change, and race-morning logistics before taper week so the final days stay calm.
Plan setup
The builder above starts with the marathon distance selected and the race date. After generating, adjust your weekly mileage, long run, and training days so the first week matches your real starting point.
Ballot and registration
- Ballot status
- Closed
- Last ballot opened
- 29 September 2026
- Last ballot closed
- 19 October 2026
- Next ballot
- Not announced yet
- Ways to get a place
- Ballot · Charity place
A ballot is also called a lottery or drawing.
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Sydney Marathon training questions
How many weeks until the Sydney Marathon?
The Sydney Marathon is on 29 August 2027. As of 5 November 2026, that is 42 weeks and 3 days away.
How many weeks should I train for the Sydney Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the Sydney Marathon a fast marathon course?
A scenic city marathon with harbour views, bridge running, and sections where late-race fatigue can make small climbs feel bigger.
What should I focus on when preparing for the Sydney Marathon?
Build marathon endurance while adding rolling long runs and steady effort work so course changes do not interrupt your pacing.
What is a good race-week tip for the Sydney Marathon?
Account for travel, time-zone change, and race-morning logistics before taper week so the final days stay calm.
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