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Runs

TCS Sydney Marathon 2025

Location: Sydney, Australia Date: Sunday 31 August 2025 Price: £100

Sydney marathon harbour landscape

About the event

Following the exciting news that the TCS Sydney Marathon is the latest event to join the prestigious World Marathon Majors, we are thrilled to announce we have secured a small number of charity places, and we want you to join Team Breakthrough T1D.

The route takes in some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. It is a fast course, so great for getting a PB or just taking in the amazing sites and atmosphere that the city has to offer.

How to enter the TCS Sydney Marathon

Apply now for a charity place

Registration fee: £100

Sponsorship target: £2,500

Please complete our Sydney Marathon application form for one of our charity places. Once we have received this, we will endeavour to come back to you with the outcome within two weeks.

Get a ballot place

The race organisers hold a general entry ballot for those wishing to take part. Find out more at the official TCS Sydney Marathon website.

If you are successful in getting a place in the general ballot and would like to support Breakthrough T1D, please complete the Sydney Marathon application form and select the “I have a ballot place” option on question 1.

Why run for Breakthrough T1D?

Whether you have a charity place or a ballot place, join Team Breakthrough T1D and you will receive the following:

  • Ongoing support from our dedicated events team with your fundraising and training.
  • A free* Breakthrough T1D running vest or tech T-shirt to wear with pride on the big day.
  • Access to a wide range of fundraising materials to help you reach your target.
  • Regular e-newsletters containing training and fundraising tips.
  • Free cheering materials and T-shirts for your family or friends going along to support you.

*Running tops will be sent out two to three months before the event to all runners who have raised £100 or more for Breakthrough T1D.

Sydney Marathon FAQs

Want to know more? Read our Sydney Marathon FAQs.

Read our Sydney Marathon terms and conditions [PDF]

Get in touch

If you have a question we haven’t managed to cover in our FAQs, our friendly Events team are always on hand to help. Email us at events@breakthrought1d.org.ukwe’d love to hear from you! 

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