Running the Majors: Sydney Marathon, The Newest World Marathon Major


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Mar 07 2025 28 mins   1

Welcome back to Extraordinary Strides! I’m your host, Coach Christine along with Ashley of Mystical Dream Travel, here to bring you all the insights, history, and must-know details about the world's most exciting marathons. Today, we're taking a deep dive into the Sydney Marathon, which has just joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors ranks as the seventh member of this prestigious series.

Joining us as we’ll explore:
✅ The history of the Sydney Marathon and its Olympic legacy
✅ The race date (mark your calendars for August 31, 2025!)
✅ Course highlights, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House finish
How to secure your spot—from general entry to charity programs
Course details, cutoff times, and best spectator spots
Travel tips, where to stay, and must-do activities for your Sydney runcation
Aussie running lingo, pop culture, and the ultimate Sydney Marathon playlist

Whether you’re dreaming of earning your Six Star Medal or just want to experience an incredible destination race, Sydney is shaping up to be a bucket-list event for runners worldwide.

🎧 Tune in now for the ultimate Sydney Marathon guide, and don’t forget to join the conversation in The Stride Collective or Women of the World Marathon Majors on Facebook! Links are in the show notes.

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