Marathons in New South Wales
New South Wales has one marathon in our database in Australia, centred on Sydney.
The region hosts an Abbott World Marathon Major — Sydney Marathon — putting it among the most sought-after destinations on the global racing calendar. Sydney Marathon typically draws around 35,000 finishers.
Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.
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Canberra Marathon
The Canberra Marathon is Australia's capital city marathon, drawing about 2,000 finishers each April around Lake Burley Griffin. The course passes Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the lake's scenic shores. April autumn weather in the bush capital and a flat lake loop make it the ACT's premier marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 11 April 2027
Gold Coast Marathon
The Gold Coast Marathon draws approximately 6,500 finishers on a scenic coastal road in Gold Coast, Australia. The course starts and finishes at Southport Broadwater Parklands. Very flat and fast, with no significant hills.
Next race: Sunday, 4 July 2027
Brisbane Marathon
The Brisbane Marathon draws approximately 5,500 finishers on an urban road in Brisbane, Australia. The course starts and finishes at South Bank Parklands. The route crosses the Story Bridge, passes the Kangaroo Point cliffs, and follows the Brisbane River. Mostly flat with a climb on the Story Bridge.
Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
Sunshine Coast Marathon
The Sunshine Coast Marathon at Mooloolaba draws about 8,000 finishers each August on a fast, flat coastal course along Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The route follows the Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba Beach esplanade with Pacific Ocean views. August dry winter weather and a flat beachfront profile make it one of Australia's fastest marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027