Sydney Marathon 2026

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Since 1998, the Perkins has grown to become one of the nation's leading adult medical research centres, where a close-knit team of more than 450 research and clinical staff work together to defeat the major diseases that impact our community.
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Perkins researchers focus on some of the major diseases that affect our community. In particular we focus on cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neuromuscular diseases.
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Aug 30

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SYDNEY MARATHON 2026

Your journey starts now. Sydney awaits.

The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is the newest Abbott World Marathon Major and it’s waiting for you. Join in on an epic event and be the reason the next medical breakthrough happens.

In 2025, nearly 33,000 runners crossed the line and made history. In 2026, it’s your turn. Will you step up and make history again?

World class Perkins researchers are fighting to defeat Australia’s toughest diseases, but breakthroughs don’t happen without support. That’s where you come in. Every step you take and every cent you raise will fund and support cutting edge research and breakthroughs for treating cancer, heart disease diabetes and rare diseases.

Complete a world major while giving yourself and those you love the chance at a longer, healthier and better life – let’s go!

Event Details

WHEN

30 August 2026

WHERE

Sydney, New South Wales

HOW TO JOIN

Apply to be a Charity Place Runner by clicking here.

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All donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.

Perkins is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR): Charitable Fundraising Authority No DGR CC20761

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research recognises Australia’s first healers and scientists, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live and work, and pay respects to their elders past and present.

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