Here at Sydney Frontrunners we are busy training, volunteering and putting in plans as we welcome LGBTQIA+ runners from around the world for the 2026 Sydney Marathon!.

We have a full schedule of activities in the days leading up to and after the Marathon race:

🌊 6.30pm Tuesday 25th August: Harbour Run + Pub Dinner

Tuesday evening we meet at Darling Harbour for a run along the water. Join the other runners afterwards for a bite and a drink from about 7.45pm at the Belvedere.

No registration required. Details here 

🏎️ Thursday 27th August: Evening Track Session

Fancy some speed work before the big day? Join us Thursday evening for a track session a great chance to sharpen up those legs one last time before the marathon.

Thursday 6pm at E.S Marks Training Field. Details here. 

🌳 8.30am Saturday 29th August: Centennial Park 5km Shakeout Run

Join Sydney Frontrunners for a 5km shakeout run ahead of the Sydney Marathon! We meet at the Duck Pond on Parkes Drive, across from the Spruce Goose coffee cart, for an easy, flat 5km loop around Centennial Park. Stick around afterwards for coffee, photos and club announcements.

All paces welcome - this one's about easing into race weekend together, not testing your legs.

No registration required. Details here.

🍝 6pm Saturday 29th August: Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner

We'll be loading up on carbs the eve of the biggest event on the Sydney running calendar! This is a pre-marathon get-together for Sydney Frontrunners and the many travelling guests from Frontrunner clubs around the globe. Come talk pre-game strategy, coordinate your race-day outfits, and carb up together.

Venue: Sydney CBD (location TBC)
Registrations limited here

🏅 3pm Sunday 30th August: Post-Race Party

Come and show off your finisher's medal and regale your fellow Frontrunners with your triumphs and tribulations from the big day! All runners, volunteers, friends and family are welcome to join us at the Captain Cook Hotel, Paddington.

Register here

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