How to get into the TCS Sydney Marathon 2027.
All 3 ways into the TCS Sydney Marathon in Sydney, with the ballot dates and the published ballot odds.
Ways in
There are 3 ways into the TCS Sydney Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Entry to the 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon is via a ballot.
- 02
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Charity places with a fundraising commitment.
- 03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.
Next: ballot opens
Wed, 4 Nov 2026
Ballot opens
4 Nov 2026
Ballot closes
30 Nov 2026
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Ballot odds
Applicants and ballot places as the organizer or the press published them. The chance is worked out only where both numbers were published for the same year; ballot places are those drawn in the ballot, not the whole field.
| Race year | Applicants | Ballot places | Chance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123,000 | — | — | destinationnsw.com.au More than 123,000. |
| 2025 | 79,083 | — | — | media.destinationnsw.com.au First year as a World Marathon Major. |
Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
FAQ
- When does the TCS Sydney Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2027 race opens on 4 Nov 2026 and closes on 30 Nov 2026.
- What are my chances in the TCS Sydney Marathon ballot?
- 123,000 people applied in the ballot for the 2026 race. The number of ballot places wasn't published, so we can't give the odds.
- Can I get into the TCS Sydney Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. Charity place: Charity places with a fundraising commitment. Tour operator package: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.