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Sydney Marathon qualifying times 2027

The High Performance Program has 1,200 places: 600 for the fastest overall and 600 for the fastest in each age group. Everyone else goes into the ballot.

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Sydney 2027 qualifying times by age
AgeMenWomen & non-binary
18–34Under 2:45:00Under 3:18:00
35–39Under 2:47:00Under 3:20:00
40–44Under 2:51:00Under 3:27:00
45–49Under 2:55:00Under 3:35:00
50–54Under 3:00:00Under 3:43:00
55–59Under 3:06:00Under 3:51:00
60–64Under 3:17:00Under 4:13:00
65–69Under 3:41:00Under 4:24:00
70–74Under 4:07:00Under 4:35:00
75–79Under 4:43:00Under 5:30:00
80+Under 5:46:00Under 6:36:00
Qualifying window
A marathon run since July 1, 2025. Applications for 2027 ran September 14–18, 2026.
Courses that count
A World Athletics-certified marathon with a net drop of no more than 457 m (1,500 ft).
Timing
Gun or net (chip) time.
  • 2027's standards are much faster than 2026's, and the number of places doubled.
Official Sydney qualifying page

Common questions

What is the Sydney Marathon qualifying time?

For 2027, 2:45:00 for men and 3:18:00 for women aged 18–34, easing with age to 5:46:00 and 6:36:00 at 80+. Your time has to be under the standard.

Does a qualifying time guarantee entry to the Sydney Marathon?

The High Performance Program has 1,200 places: 600 for the fastest overall and 600 for the fastest in each age group. Everyone else goes into the ballot.

When do I have to run my Sydney qualifying time?

A marathon run since July 1, 2025. Applications for 2027 ran September 14–18, 2026.

Which races count for Sydney qualifying?

A World Athletics-certified marathon with a net drop of no more than 457 m (1,500 ft). Timing: Gun or net (chip) time.

From the official Sydney site, checked October 2026. Confirm with the race before you enter.

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