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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

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4.6931 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

The 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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Transcript

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0:00.0

It's so much more than just a marathon, even though the marathon is spectacular in itself,

0:06.5

the city and the country and the people will welcome marathon runners from around the world.

0:12.1

It's a must-do and I can tell you, you know, after this year's event, you're going to see

0:17.3

a whole lot of positive feedback on social media and people telling their stories of what a wonderful trip they had and how great the marathon is.

0:26.6

I mean, there's so much to see here. So, you know, plan a holiday and bring your family.

0:31.9

The Abbott World majors are the pinnacle of marathon running. And this year, the TCS Sydney Marathon becomes only the seventh

0:38.0

race to earn this honor. This is a bucket list race for me, and I was super excited to chat with

0:43.0

the director behind it, Wayne Larden. I honestly didn't know a lot about this marathon beforehand,

0:48.3

so it was fun to learn about the course, what to do in Sydney, and how to register for

0:52.1

next year. The fact that it's literally the only time in the year you can run on the Sydney Arbor Bridge is such a cool feature.

0:58.7

Plus, they describe it on their website as one of the most scenic and breathtaking roots in the world,

1:03.1

and based on Wayne's description of the finish at the Sydney Opera House, it might just be true.

1:07.5

The Sydney Marathon takes place this year on Sunday, August 31st, and features amazing runners like the goat himself, Elliot Kipchoga.

1:15.9

Mark your calendars, and let's get into my conversation with Wayne Larden, event director for the TCS Sydney Marathon, and now one of the seven world major marathons.

1:34.2

Thank you. seven world major marathons. Hello, runners, and welcome to the Run to the Top podcast, where our goal is making

1:38.8

you a better runner with each and every episode.

1:41.4

I'm your showrunner, Corey Nagler, and I'm not an elite runner, but together

1:45.3

we'll explore new strategies and topics to take your running to the next level. This podcast is

1:50.5

created and produced by the expert team of coaches at runnersconnect.net, where you can find the best

1:55.1

running information on the internet, as well as training plans to fit every runner and every budget.

2:02.2

I am super excited to be joined by the event director for the latest Abbott World Major Marathon.

2:08.5

Wayne Larden, event director for the Sydney Marathon.

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