TCS Sydney Marathon

Yes, all of our Abbott World Marathon Majors tours include guaranteed race entry.

There are no qualifying times for the TCS Sydney Marathon but all runners MUST be at least 18 years of age on race day.

As tour operators, we are required to sell the race entry along with accommodation. It will not be possible to buy just the race entry.

Yes, it is possible for us to organise accommodation for you if you already have the entry or if you are travelling with a non-running companion. However, please note that this will be at the same hotel as the rest of the group travelling on our package.

We've carefully handpicked our Sydney hotels for their outstanding locations, comfort, and proximity to the Marathon Start/Finish Points. With easy access to the start or finish areas, you'll spend less time commuting and more time enjoying race weekend. Choose between our well-appointed 4-star, 5-star, and Hostel options, each offering excellent service, modern amenities, and a comfortable base for your marathon experience.

We have several single travellers interested in sharing a room with another traveller and, wherever possible, we try to pair up people who have requested rooms on a twin share basis. However, please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee and in some cases, you might be required to take a single room.

Please contact us if you would like to add extra nights before or after your trip. If you book your additional nights with the hotel directly, please note that you will have to change your room in order to stay in the room allotted to you as part of the group booking for the duration of the trip. Please refrain from requesting us or the hotel reception to allow you to remain in the same room if you book your extra nights through the hotel directly - with the high demand for rooms, such requests will unfortunately have to be automatically declined.

When we offer multiple hotel options, you have a choice between these options. When we offer only a single hotel for a trip, all travellers stay at that hotel. Unfortunately, we do not offer the option for travellers to stay at any hotels other than the ones we already have on our itinerary. We choose our hotels painstakingly, ensuring that they are well-located and have all the necessary amenities and comforts – we offer only limited options because we like to foster an atmosphere of camaraderie on our trips, and this happens when runners are staying in the same hotels.
 

The TCS Sydney Marathon does not allow runners to transfer their spots to another runner or to defer to another year. If you do not run the race as registered, you lose your entry, and cancellation charges as per the policy will apply.

Yes! Entry to the Sydney Marathon Running Show is free, and you’re welcome to visit even if you’re not participating in the race. It’s a great chance to soak up the race-weekend atmosphere, explore the exhibitors and get into the marathon spirit.

Yes, all the World Marathon Majors require that the participants attend the expo in person and collect their bibs. Your travel documents will contain detailed instructions on how to get to and from the expo from your hotel.

Active Holiday Company does not offer services for visas and flights. However we can point you to service providers who offer these services.

Yes! Marathon participants will receive a finisher medal and finisher T-shirt. The finisher T-shirt must be collected at the TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show during race week, while the finisher medal is presented after completing the marathon.

If you have booked your sixth and final Abbott World Marathon Majors race, please let us know. We will guide you through the process and ensure you receive your Six Star Finisher Medal at the finish area on race day.