Sydney Marathon Draws Record 35,000 Runners After Status Upgrade
Competitors run across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the 2025 Sydney Marathon on Aug. 31.
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About 35,000 competitors took part in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, a record number of runners after the event became part of a series that includes landmark races such as those in London and New York.
The 42.2 kilometer (26.2 mile) course crossed the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and looped through downtown and Centennial Park before ending at the famous Opera House steps. Ethiopian Hailemaryam Kiros Kebedew took the victory in the men’s race and Sifan Hassan in the women’s field.