The most recent and important updates, if any, will be listed here. Everything else will be listed below.
Information below is based on 2024 until we receive updates from Sydney on the 2025 marathon. Although very little should change, please use this information as a guide only at the moment.
EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE
As we have a very large group for this event, it is very important that all runners watch for emails from Dream Travel Canada while in destination in case of last minute and important updates.
EVENT and/or TRIP CANCELLATION
In the event that a runner decides not to run the marathon or travel to this event, and to avoid receiving a DNS (Did Not Start) for the marathon, it is imperative runners advise Dream Travel Canada in writing in advance (no later than the Thursday before the race, but earlier is always better). This way we can notify the officials accordingly and you won’t have a DNS on your marathon record.
RACE DATE
Sunday August 31, 2025
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
It is up to each person to ensure they meet all travel requirements, including but not limited to vaccine status, passport validity, visas, etc.
-An eTA is required for all Canadians traveling to Australia. Click here for more information
-A valid passport with an additional 6 months validity past your intended return date is required
-If you are flying via any other country (New Zealand, for example) you may need a separate transit visa
YOUR BOOKING DETAILS
Your booking details (dates of stay, hotel name and address, package type) will be listed on your invoice that we send out. When you receive it, please let us know if there are any errors.
HOTEL CHANGES/DATES OF STAY CHANGES
To ensure you don’t have to move rooms or hotels, please request your additional nights as soon as possible. The group hotel has limited space!
Please note that as Dream Travel must request all additional room nights through Sydney, we can not guarantee that they are holding additional space or that the rates won’t change, so the earlier you request your additional nights the better.
RACE BIB COLLECTION
Each runner must pick up their own bib at the race expo and need to show either their driver’s license or their passport along with an email/QR code they will receive from the Sydney Marathon closer to the race date. There is no race day bib collection.
RACE EXPO
Where: TBA
When: TBA
For more information on the expo, click here (NOT LINKED YET).
GETTING TO THE RACE EXPO
TBA
SIX STAR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS WITH ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS
Any runner who is completing their Six Star journey must have a complete profile on the Six Star website, claim all previous results and register no later than 14 days before the sixth race. If you fail to do this, you will NOT receive the Six Star medal at the finish line.
Please click here to register or access your runner portal and complete the “Set for No.6” section.
DREAM TRAVEL REPS
Dream Travel will be onsite all weekend long.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
We will add an emergency cell number one week prior to the marathon. This is ONLY for emergency contact.
Offline Maps
Consider downloading an offline map of Sydney so that you are able to search for directions upon arrival, even if you don’t have WiFi. Services like Google Maps works well for offline maps.
Getting to the Group Hotel from SYD Sydney Airport
You may take a taxi or Uber in as little as 15 minutes to get to The Porter House Hotel by MGallery, or you can take public transportation. We strongly suggest you use your map service on your phone for uptodate information as options depend on when you are departing.
The Group Hotel
The Porter House Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection
203 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61282368888
Checking in to Your Hotel
As this is a group booking, no booking number/reference is required. Simply check in by name, with ID and with a credit card for incidentals.
Spectator Information:
TBA
WAVE STARTS
TBA
THE COURSE
Click here for the race map.
PERSONALIZE YOUR SHIRT
Are you interested in having Aussies personalize your run? Write your name on your race shirt (or masking tape) in large letters across your chest and people will call out to you and encourage you as you run!
Friday, August 29
Dream Travel Meet and Greet
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Runners must pick up their race materials at the Marathon Expo on either Thursday or Friday.
After Party
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Who: Anyone who has pre-booked with Dream Travel
What: An unofficial, ‘Dream Travel staff will happen to be at said location if you want to join us’.