The Latest Breaking News from The Sydney Marathon

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Addisu Gobena, a 21-year-old from Ethiopia whose chief athletics pursuit was javelin until 2023, has stormed to victory in a record time at the Sydney Marathon.

AAP · Aug 30

'Don't lose sight': marathon champ's legacy warning

While soaking up what the Sydney Marathon has become, one of the country's leading runners can't help but wonder if the sport's lost its purity.

AAP · Aug 29

LA goal clear as Batt-Doyle sets the Sydney pace

Izzi Batt-Doyle will pace the leaders at the Sydney Marathon before hoping to go toe-to-toe with them across the full distance at the Los Angeles Olympics.

AAP · Aug 29

How Canberra's record-breaking grandmother is outrunning old age

She has her sights set next on the Sydney Marathon.

The Canberra Times · Jun 18

Records fall: Hassan, Kiros win Sydney Marathon titles

Dutch superstar Sifan Hassan and Ethiopia's Hailemaryam Kiros have triumphed in the Sydney marathon as Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge battled to ninth.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Australia's three-time Olympian Jess Stenson will be leading the local charge in the first running of the Sydney Marathon as a World Major.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

Major status, major magic for Aussie marathon stars

Australia's three-time Olympian Jess Stenson will be leading the local charge in the first running of the Sydney Marathon as a World Major.

AAP · Aug 30, 2025

Why Sifan Hassan chose Sydney Marathon over worlds

Dutch superstar Sifan Hassan, one of the greatest multi-distance runners of all time, will skip the World Athletics Championships to race the Sydney Marathon.

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

The Sydney Marathon Is About To Change The Future Of Australian Running: Here’s Why

Sydney’s streets are now a treadmill for the gods. Eliud Kipchoge’s here. Sifan Hassan’s here. So you should probably be paying attention.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 28, 2025

Dutch marathon legend locked in for Aussie debut

Sifan Hassan, whose sprint to gold was one of the most celebrated moments around the world during the Paris Olympics, has signed up to race the Sydney Marathon.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025