Sydney joins Boston and New York in World Marathon Majors

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 Olympics, held every four years, and the world championships, held every two years, are also considered majors.The next Sydney Marathon is on Aug. 31, 2025, taking place two weeks before the men's and women's marathons at the world championships in Tokyo.
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 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.
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.
New York City Sets the World Record for Largest Marathon Ever
In a New York minute, the city’s iconic marathon took the world record for the most finishers from the Berlin Marathon, as 55,646 athletes completed the five-borough race on November 3. These big races—several are part of the World Marathon Majors,
Sydney marathon becomes 7th race in world majors series
SYDNEY (AP) — The Sydney marathon will become the seventh event of the World Marathon Majors series from next year.
Sydney Marathon named a world major event
The Sydney Marathon has become the seventh event in the world to be named a major series event. The marathon, held annually in September, was officially added to the World Marathon Majors (WMM) series from 2025 after a three-year candidacy.
Sydney joins Boston and New York in the World Marathon Majors
Organisers of the annual Sydney marathon say having the event on the World Majors program will bring huge international exposure to running in Australia. The marathon’s operations director, Simon Bryan,
Sydney Marathon joins likes of New York, London, Tokyo
An elite club of marathons now has its first southern hemisphere event in a decision set to attract the world's best to the Sydney Marathon.
Sydney Marathon named as seventh major race in elite circuit
Sydney has been officially elevated to the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, becoming the seventh city to join ...
Sydney Becomes Seventh World Marathon Major
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