In short
Sydney Marathon 2027: lottery entries are accepted from Tuesday, September 29, 2026 to Monday, October 19, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m., Sydney time. Results are expected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Race date: August 29, 2027 ✓ date confirmed.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Sept. 29, 2026 Lottery opens10:00 a.m., Sydney time
- Oct. 19, 2026 Lottery entries close
- Nov. 3, 2026 Lottery results
- August 29, 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet
How reliable these dates are: confirmed by the organizer.
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Your odds in the lottery | at most ~33% (estimate, 2026 edition) Over 123,000 applicants. A record, up 56%. Over 40,000 starters, share drawn by ballot not announced.Source: Organizer, reported by Marathon Handbook. Estimate, our calculation: 40,000 runners ÷ 123,000 applicants. This is a ceiling: not all runners go through the lottery. to be checked |
| Price | free lottery, then AUD 340 for selected international runners, mandatory carbon levy included (2027 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
Can you run the Sydney Marathon without the ballot?
Yes, with the High Performance Program: 1,200 places (600 sub-elite, 600 Good For Age) for the fastest. A man aged 18 to 34 must have run under 2:45, a woman under 3:18, since July 1, 2025, for the August 29, 2027 race.
Qualifying times for the Sydney Marathon 2027
| Age on race day | Men | Women and non-binary |
|---|---|---|
| 18‑34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
| 35‑39 | 2:47:00 | 3:20:00 |
| 40‑44 | 2:51:00 | 3:27:00 |
| 45‑49 | 2:55:00 | 3:35:00 |
| 50‑54 | 3:00:00 | 3:43:00 |
| 55‑59 | 3:06:00 | 3:51:00 |
| 60‑64 | 3:17:00 | 4:13:00 |
| 65‑69 | 3:41:00 | 4:24:00 |
| 70‑74 | 4:07:00 | 4:35:00 |
| 75‑79 | 4:43:00 | 5:30:00 |
| 80 and over | 5:46:00 | 6:36:00 |
Marathon certified by World Athletics.
Other ways to get a bib
Source: TCS Sydney Marathon, High Performance Program. Checked on October 26, 2026. Times for the other marathons.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Enter the lottery before October 19, 2026Before 10 am Sydney time, on the official site. Free. The day you enter does not change your chances.
- Give a valid bank cardIf selected, the fee is charged automatically: AUD 340 for an international runner (2027 edition).
- Results on November 3, 2026By email, on the day the card is charged.
- Not drawn? Keep other optionsTravel or charity programmes: tick them when entering to be contacted.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Sydney Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Sydney time. Closes on Monday, October 19, 2026.
How much does a Sydney Marathon bib cost?
AUD 340 for an international runner, AUD 285 for a resident of Australia or New Zealand, mandatory carbon levy included (2027 edition). The lottery is free.
Is the Sydney Marathon fee charged automatically?
Yes: the card given when entering is charged as soon as you are selected (3 November 2026 for the 2027 edition).
Can you run the Sydney Marathon with a charity?
Yes, with the official charity packages, for Australia or abroad. Those not selected can also go through the travel programme.
What time do you need for the Sydney Marathon without the ballot?
For 2027, under 2:45 for a man aged 18 to 34 and under 3:18 for a woman, since July 1, 2025. The 1,200 places go to the fastest.