TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS

“We’ve all come together for this one event. And even though everybody has a small role to play, together we’re part of something huge.” Today marks International Volunteer Day (IVD) - a chance for us to celebrate our volunteers’ remarkable contributions and acknowledge the profound impact they have had on the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, and their contribution to making Sydney the 7th Abbott World Marathon Major. To the three thousand in the purple army that hashtag #MadeSydneyAMajor - thank you! #IVD #Volunteers #Recognition

Our very own Race Director, Wayne Larden, recently joined Marathon Talk & Abbott World Marathon Majors fresh from the news of Sydney’s newfound Major status. 🌟 Full Interview >> https://lnkd.in/gRfjgdRF   Want to hear about the storied history of Australia’s largest marathon? Tune into this fascinating interview and find out all about Sydney’s evolution and growth, and the future plans for the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.

The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has achieved Abbott World Marathon Majors status thanks to a number of major stakeholders, several of whom were present at a historic press call last Monday morning, at the iconic Sydney Opera House. We would like to thank the Minister for Jobs and Tourism, The Hon. John Graham, and Destination NSW, for their continued support as our major strategic stakeholder, working with us every step of the way towards the Majors finish line, putting the TCS Sydney Marathon alongside the six greatest marathon events in the world. We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the NSW Government, and NSW Premier Chris Minns for speaking to the media last Monday morning, and showing great support for our Candidacy journey including being part of our pre-event media call in 2023. We also would like to acknowledge the owners of the event, Athletics Australia, and their President, Jane Flemming OAM OLY GAICD, as well as our title partner Tata Consultancy Services (represented by Vikram Singh at the call), and our presenting partner ASICS Oceania (represented by Mark Brunton at the call, and professional athletes Isobel Batt-Doyle OLY and Andy Buchanan), who have shown fantastic support of the event, and believed in our dream just as much as we did. We will continue to thrive with the support and contributions of those above and all our partners, as we now look forward to welcoming an anticipated 35,000 runners to the marathon start line in 2025, on Sunday, August 31st. #MajorAnnouncement #PressCall Wayne Larden | Nicola Bentley | Kent Lunney | Simon Bryan

We were thrilled to have over 300 runners join us on Saturday for a very special #MadeSydneyAMajor Run Club - celebrating our historic announcement last week, and some of those who helped make our dream a reality - the runners themselves. 👏 Thank you again to Mantle Group Hospitality & The Squire's Landing for hosting us, and letting the celebrations continue in style for the runners after the 7km run around the stunning Sydney foreshore. #RunClub #EventActivation Ryan Chaim | Kent Lunney | Nick Youngquest | Benjamin Lucas

New Major. New Date. We’re thrilled to share an exciting update for the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 31st, 2025, as we embark on another unforgettable marathon experience in our beautiful city. We’ve heard your feedback, and it’s been invaluable. With a growing number of international runners joining us each year, we understand the importance of giving everyone the chance to experience Sydney while still having time to take on other major spring marathons in Berlin, Chicago, and New York. This new date provides a more seamless schedule, giving runners even more flexibility in their running journey. Thank you for helping us elevate this event year after year. Together, we’re building an experience that unites and inspires runners from across the globe. Here’s to taking on Sydney in 2025 - we can’t wait to welcome you to the starting line on August 31st! #TCSSydneyMarathon #MadeSydneyAMajor Destination NSW NSW Government ASICS Oceania Tata Consultancy Services

Absolutely fantastic to have The Hon. Chris Minns & The Hon. John Graham meet some of our amazing 2024 finishers on a historic moment for the TCS Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, announcing to Australian media that Sydney is the newest member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

🇦🇺 Sydney, welcome to the family. 🤝

We did it, Sydney! We are beyond thrilled to announce that, thanks to YOU, the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is now the 7th member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors – a historic moment for Australian sport! This achievement is about every single one of you. Big or small, first-timers or marathon veterans, every step you took played a part in putting Sydney on the world stage. Your stories – the triumphs, the struggles, the grit, and the spirit – have shown the world what it means to be a runner in Sydney. And today, we celebrate YOU for this accomplishment. Together, we have forged a new chapter in Australian sports history. As the world watches, they’ll see what we already know: that our marathon is more than a race; it’s a movement built by the dedication and passion of a community that believes in each other and inspires the next generation to take their first steps. To every runner, volunteer, cheer squad, and supporter – thank you for bringing us here. Thank you for your strength, your stories, and your support. The finish line was only the beginning; as a Major, we’re setting our sights even higher. Let’s continue to make history, one stride at a time. Here’s to our legacy that will inspire runners for years to come. With Love, The TCS Sydney Marathon Team #MadeSydneyAMajor #TCSSydneyMarathon #AbbottWorldMarathonMajors Tata Consultancy Services ASICS Oceania ASICS NSW Government Destination NSW

It’s Recycle Awareness Weekand there’s no better way to celebrate it than a peek into some of our incredible recycling wins from race day! ♻️   - With thanks to our waste management partner Clean Vibes, we collected 6 x 240L bags of gel wrappers along the course. In the weeks following, we also had over 750 additional wrappers collected by the Sydney running community, while "plogging" (picking up litter and jogging)!   - 82.93% of race day waste was diverted from landfill—up 9.65% in resource recovery from previous years.   - We gathered 43,869 eligible containers for Return & Earn, leading to a $4,386.90 refund donated to our First Nations strategic partner, TRIMOB Australia - Approximately 15,000 garments were collected from the start line and donated to The Salvation Army   These achievements wouldn’t be possible without your support and cooperation on race day—thank you for making a difference and leading the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS into a greener & cleaner future. 💚 #MakeSydneySustainable Georgie Eyre | Nat Heath | Nick Youngquest | Simon Bryan

What better way to celebrate this year's event than a TCS Sydney Marathon Run Club? 🥳 We loved seeing over 200+ runners with the vast majority wearing their finishers’ shirts last Saturday, as we reminisced on the 20,000+ finishers of this year's TCS Sydney Marathon - a historic day we’ll never forget! A huge thank you to Squire’s Landing for hosting our run and providing plenty of great food & beverage deals, as well giveaways provided by ASICS Oceania, AG1, Shokz and Beforeyouspeak Coffee. 🤝 Our next TCS Sydney Marathon Run Club will be in mid-November, with more details coming soon. #MakeSydneyAMajor #RunClub #Activation