Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
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info_outlineThe TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest Abbot World Marathon Major and we’re joined by race director Wayne Larden to learn more about it. We’ll answer questions like:
- How did the Sydney Marathon become a World Marathon Major?
- How to register for and get into the Sydney Marathon?
- What is the course like and can you run a fast time there?
- Why does the race start earlier in the morning than most majors? (6:30 am)
- How is the race going to support more runners?
- What happens to the 6-star medal after Sydney becomes a World Major?
- Why should you consider a trip to Sydney and what else is there to do there?
This episode is everything you need to know about the official new 7th world major.
This is a huge change for Sydney to join the list of World Majors and we’re excited to bring you a sneak preview.
Sydney Marathon Website: https://www.tcssydneymarathon.com/marathon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/408515473/tcs-sydney-marathon/
X: https://x.com/sydmarathon?lang=en
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