Sydney to Become 7th World Major Marathon in 2025

Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025
The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.
Sydney added as World Marathon Major with two more cities eyed for status
The Sydney Marathon in Australia will become the seventh 26.2-mile race in the annual World Marathon Major series. Sydney's addition was announced during Sunday's New York City Marathon, which is the last major marathon held every year.
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Sydney Marathon
RW caught up with Wayne Larden, the event's race director, to chat about the Sydney Marathon's history and future as one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors
The winner is Sydney! Our marathon is the next ‘World Major’
Sydney is taking its place among the iconic marathon cities of the world, becoming just the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major alongside New York, London, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago and Berlin.
Sydney Joins World Marathon Major Series
The World Marathon Major Series aims to expand its lineup by adding two new races, bringing the total to nine. Sydney will proudly take its place as the seventh marathon in this elite series.
Sydney Marathon is the 7th Abbott World Marathon Major
The Sydney Marathon is now an Abbott World Marathon Major, joining the ranks of elite marathons in Boston, London, New York, Tokyo, Berlin and Chicago.
Sydney Marathon is now the seventh Abbott World Major Marathon
Earlier this year, the Abbott World Marathon Majors announced a goal to expand the series by adding a seventh race in 2025, and Sydney, Cape Town and Chengdu were identified as the leading contenders. With this addition, the WMM continues to expand its global reach, offering runners from around the world a new iconic destination marathon.
Sydney Marathon Named World ‘Major’ Alongside New York, London
The Sydney Marathon has been elevated to join the Abbott World Marathon Majors running series, placing it alongside landmark international events including the London and New York marathons.
Sydney joins ranks of Abbott World Marathon Majors
Australia's Sydney Marathon has now been added to the list of top-tier Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) events. The Sydney event, in which international sports marketing agency Infront has held a minority stake since July 2022,
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Seven seas, seven continents, seven wonders of the ancient world, and now ... seven major marathons. Australia's Sydney Marathon will become the world's seventh major marathon, its organizers announced on Sunday,
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