Sydney joins Boston and New York in World Marathon Majors

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 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 Marathon joins elite club with New York, London and Tokyo after world majors nod
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 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 the prestigious series, which also includes Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo.
Sydney Marathon to join London and New York City in world majors series
The milestone follows a three-year candidacy period and a record-breaking Sydney Marathon a few weeks ago where 25,000 runners participated.
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.
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The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world's largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said.
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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 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,
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