Event Type:Running
Sydney Marathon
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Location:Sydney, Australia
Distance:26.2 miles
Registration fee:£50
Fundraising target:£2,000
Event date:30th Aug 2026
Run the Sydney Marathon as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness.
Following a record-breaking year in 2024 as Australia's largest marathon, this iconic event has earned its place among the world’s most prestigious marathon events, joining the ranks of the Abbott World Marathon Majors alongside Boston, London, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo and New York.
Applications to join Team #WishHero are now open!
Registration Options
Charity Place
Apply for a Charity Place directly through Make-A-Wish here. If successful, pay a registration fee of £50, pledge a fundraising target of £2,000, and be a part of Team #WishHero for 2026!
Own Place
If you are one of the lucky ones to acquire a ballot place directly through the organisers, help make wishes come true by choosing to run for Make-A-Wish. Join our team for free here, set your own fundraising target, and be a 2026 #WishHero.
How we'll support you
- A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
- Access to our online training hub and app
- Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
- Any fundraising materials you may require
- Dedicated member of the Events Team to help
- Thank you letter and certificate
Why run for us in the Sydney Marathon?
By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the 2026 Sydney Marathon, you'll be transforming the lives of families like Finley's. In October of 2022, Finley's parents were told that they only had a matter of days left with their three-year-old son following the resurgence of his cancer. But his wish to have the Paw Patrol characters visit him allowed him to enjoy something within the comfort of his own home whilst making valuable long-lasting memories with his family and friends.
Please take a second to share Finley's wish
Finley's wish
3 years old
Clacton-on-Sea