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Runs

TCS Sydney Marathon 2026

Location: Sydney, Australia Date: Sunday 30 August 2026 Price: £100

Sydney marathon harbour landscape

About the event

Join Team Breakthrough T1D for the TCS Sydney Marathon 2026! We have a small number of charity places available in this incredible World Marathon Major event.

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 to apply for one of our charity places. Once we have received this, we’ll aim to come back to you with the outcome within two weeks.

Get a ballot place

The general ballot for getting your own place in the TCS Sydney Marathon has now closed. Results will be announced at the end of October.

If you were successful in getting a place in the general ballot and would like to support Breakthrough T1D, please complete our Own Place registration form.

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.

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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