TCS Sydney Marathon 2027 qualifying times
Qualifying window: Since 1 July 2025, on a World Athletics-certified marathon. Age on race day. Timing: Gun or net (chip) time. Times must be at or under the standard.
| Age group | Men | Women | Non-binary | Men pace /km | Women pace /km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 | 3:18:00 | 3:55 (6:18/mi) | 4:42 (7:33/mi) |
| 35–39 | 2:47:00 | 3:20:00 | 3:20:00 | 3:57 (6:22/mi) | 4:44 (7:38/mi) |
| 40–44 | 2:51:00 | 3:27:00 | 3:27:00 | 4:03 (6:31/mi) | 4:54 (7:54/mi) |
| 45–49 | 2:55:00 | 3:35:00 | 3:35:00 | 4:09 (6:40/mi) | 5:06 (8:12/mi) |
| 50–54 | 3:00:00 | 3:43:00 | 3:43:00 | 4:16 (6:52/mi) | 5:17 (8:30/mi) |
| 55–59 | 3:06:00 | 3:51:00 | 3:51:00 | 4:24 (7:06/mi) | 5:28 (8:49/mi) |
| 60–64 | 3:17:00 | 4:13:00 | 4:13:00 | 4:40 (7:31/mi) | 6:00 (9:39/mi) |
| 65–69 | 3:41:00 | 4:24:00 | 4:24:00 | 5:14 (8:26/mi) | 6:15 (10:04/mi) |
| 70–74 | 4:07:00 | 4:35:00 | 4:35:00 | 5:51 (9:25/mi) | 6:31 (10:29/mi) |
| 75–79 | 4:43:00 | 5:30:00 | 5:30:00 | 6:42 (10:48/mi) | 7:49 (12:35/mi) |
| 80+ | 5:46:00 | 6:36:00 | 6:36:00 | 8:12 (13:12/mi) | 9:23 (15:06/mi) |
Source: TCS Sydney Marathon (High Performance Program). Standards for race year 2027, last checked 2026-09-30. This site re-checks the official page automatically and updates this table when the organiser publishes new standards.
Does a qualifying time get you in?
Meeting the standard makes you eligible to apply to the High Performance Program; it does not guarantee entry. The course may have no more than 457 m of net elevation drop, and results must be publicly verifiable (watch or Strava data is not accepted).
How Sydney compares with the other majors
The same age group can need very different times at different races. Your standard for the youngest group in each race:
| Race | Year | Youngest group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| London | 2027 | 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| Chicago | 2027 | 16–34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| NYC | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| Berlin | 2027 | Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Tokyo | 2027 | All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 |
| Sydney | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
Check every race at once with the marathon qualifying times checker, or plan your block with the training start date calculator.
How to run a Sydney qualifier
- Pick an eligible, fast course inside the qualifying window — flat, cool and certified. Confirm it meets Sydney’s rules before you enter.
- Train for a margin. Use the race time predictor with a recent half marathon; you want a prediction comfortably under your standard.
- Pace evenly. Build a plan with the marathon pace calculator and print a pace band.
- Fuel and carb-load. Plan with the carb loading and race fueling calculators.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with TCS Sydney Marathon (High Performance Program). Rules, eligible races and standards are set by the organiser and can change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer