Thursday — Arrival
Thursday, August 27
Arrive & check in
AIGet settled at your hotel and pick up your race packet info
Expo visit
AIPick up your bib and explore the race expo
Easy shakeout run
AI2-3 miles easy to loosen up from travel
Light carb-loading dinner
AIPasta, rice, or pizza — don't overeat
Shokz x The Coogee Run Club Sunrise Shakeout
Community VerifiedThe Pier Coogee·6:00 AM AEST
Arc'teryx x Pillar Performance Shakeout Run
Community VerifiedArc'teryx Sydney QVB·7:00 AM AEST
Pace Athletic Shakeout Run, Thu.
Community VerifiedThe Rocks·7:00 AM AEST
Sydney Marathon Running Show - Day 1
OfficialInternational Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney·8:00 AM AEST
LSKD Sydney Marathon Sessions
Community VerifiedSydney, NSW·8:00 AM AEST
Brooks x Tribal Run Club: Hyperion House
Brand EventBrooks Hyperion House·8:00 AM AEST
Run Perks Program
OfficialVarious Locations·9:00 AM AEST
TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show presented by ASICS
OfficialSydney Showground·9:00 AM AEST
Tracksmith x Up There Athletics Pop-Up
Brand EventUp There Athletics Sydney Pop-Up·10:00 AM AEST
First Nations Smoking Ceremony
Community VerifiedCustoms House Forecourt·4:00 PM AEST
Pace Athletic x ASICS Rocks Shakeout
Brand EventPace Athletic The Rocks·5:00 PM AEST
Friday — Shakeout & Activations
Friday, August 28
Morning shakeout run
AIEasy 2-3 miles with your running club or a brand shakeout
Brand activations & expo
AIExplore sponsor activations and finish expo shopping
Carb-loading lunch
AIFocus on carbohydrates — pasta, rice, or bread
Runner events & panels
AICheck out athlete panels and community events
Carb-loading dinner
AIYour main pre-race meal — keep it familiar
HOKA x Rejoov Runners Shakeout
Brand EventHOKA CBD Hub·6:45 AM AEST
HOKA x Rejoov Runners Morning Run Club
Brand EventHouse of HOKA·6:45 AM AEST
House of HOKA Sydney Marathon Pop-Up
Brand EventHouse of HOKA·6:45 AM AEST
Shark & Ninja Shakeout Run
Brand EventMotion Festival Forecourt·7:00 AM AEST
Shakeout Run with Team Toby's
Community VerifiedMotion Festival Forecourt·7:15 AM AEST
Sydney Marathon Running Show - Day 2
OfficialInternational Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney·8:00 AM AEST
TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show presented by ASICS - Day 2
OfficialSydney Showground·8:00 AM AEST
The Ultimate Shakeout Run (Circular Quay)
Community VerifiedHickson Road Reserve·9:00 AM AEST
Furies Break Point Marathon Weekend Pop-Up
Brand EventFuries HQ·10:00 AM AEST
Pace Athletic Shakeout Run, Fr.
Community VerifiedThe Rocks·5:00 PM AEST
Saturday — Race Prep
Saturday, August 29
Easy morning
AIShort easy run or rest day — don't overdo it
Expo (if needed)
AILast chance for packet pickup or expo shopping
Runner events
AIAny remaining community events or brand activations
Early dinner
AIEat early — aim to finish by 6 PM for good digestion
Prepare gear & sleep early
AILay out your race kit, set multiple alarms
LSKD x Therabody x Maple Shakeout Run
Brand EventBlackwood Bondi·6:20 AM AEST
Unofficial Run Club x New Balance Centennial Park Shakeout
Community VerifiedCentennial Homestead·6:45 AM AEST
Furies, Nike and Mental Athletic Shakeout Run
Brand EventFuries HQ·7:00 AM AEST
iFIT Shakeout Run
Brand EventMotion Festival Forecourt·7:40 AM AEST
TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show presented by ASICS - Day 3
OfficialSydney Showground·8:00 AM AEST
lululemon Shakeout with Katie Martin and Cosmo's Midnight
Brand EventRecord Shop·8:00 AM AEST
On LightSpray Tour Sydney & Shakeout
Brand EventOn Activation Site·8:00 AM AEST
Tracksmith x Up There Athletics Pop-Up & Run
Brand EventUp There Athletics·8:00 AM AEST
Sydney Marathon Running Show - Final Day
OfficialInternational Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney·8:00 AM AEST
Saturday Shakeout Made Real
Community VerifiedOn LightSpray Tour Pop-Up·8:30 AM AEST
Sunday — Race Day
Sunday, August 30
Wake up & eat breakfast
AIEat 2-3 hours before the start — familiar foods only
Get to the start
AILeave early — expect crowds and transit delays
Race start
Run the Sydney Marathon!
Recovery & photos
AIRefuel, stretch, and celebrate at the finish
Celebration dinner
AIYou earned it — celebrate with friends and family
Party in the Park (33km Cheer Zone)
OfficialFederation Way, Centennial Park·7:00 AM AEST
Jacksons on George Race Day Hub and Official After-Party
Community VerifiedJacksons on George·10:00 AM AEST
Jacksons on George Marathon Race Day Hub & Official After-Party
Community VerifiedJacksons on George·10:00 AM AEST
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