Sydney Marathon 2026
Few finish lines can rival this one. Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge, run through the spectacular harbour city and complete your 26.2 miles at the Sydney Opera House.
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Dates
- Sunday 30 August 2026
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Registration fee
£50
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Fundraising target
£2000
This event has now sold out.
If you would like to register your interest for the Sydney Marathon 2027, please contact the Fundraising team.
Get ready for a bucket-list marathon packed with world-famous landmarks, incredible views and an unbeatable Sydney atmosphere.
Experience one of the world’s great running events as you take on 26.2 miles through the heart of Sydney. Now an Abbott World Marathon Major, it’s a chance to join runners from around the globe for a truly unforgettable challenge.
Starting in North Sydney, the route takes you across the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge and past sights including The Rocks, Circular Quay and Centennial Park. Then there’s the finish: running towards the sails of the Sydney Opera House with the harbour as your backdrop.
Whether Sydney is your first marathon, your next Major or the ultimate excuse for an Australian adventure, this is 26.2 miles worth travelling for.
Join #TeamWCRF and get:
• Fundraising tips and resources
• A personalised WCRF running vest
• Expert training and nutrition advice
• Dedicated support from the Fundraising team
• WCRF cheer squad on the event day
• The knowledge that you’re raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives
Why does your support matter?
Around 40% of cancer cases in the UK could be prevented. With your support, we can continue working towards a future where fewer people develop cancer.
How are we making a difference?
From funding life-changing research to providing trusted health information, our work turns scientific evidence into action to prevent cancer and improve survival.
We’re here to help
Want to know more about any of our challenge events? Missed the sign-up date or thinking about taking part next year? Looking for some fundraising advice or support? Whatever your question, we’d love to hear from you.
Kinda chic to order any of our free recipe booklets to make your life healthier. 💅
Today we are proud to launch our latest month-long challenge, 𓀪 112 SKIPS A DAY 𓀪
Over 11,200 people a year die from breast cancer in the UK. That’s 30 people a day. By taking on this challenge, every pound you raise helps fund research into kinder, more personalised, and effective... treatments.
Dust off your sports bra and BOUNCE: https://www.WCRF.org/support-us/events-challenges/112-skips-a-day-in-october/
PLEASE COME! Do you know how long it took me to propose this dumb idea (link in bio!!) And you get a voucher to cover ingredient costs 😇 #Lasagne #Vegeterian #CancerWarrior #Recipes #Prank
It's #NationalFitnessDay 🏃♂️
Did you know that around 40% of cancer cases are preventable?
While not every cancer can be prevented, being physically active is one of the best ways to reduce your risk.
In this clip, our supporter James shares why cancer ...prevention is just as important as finding new ways to treat and cure cancer.
Feeling inspired to get moving? Why not run the Tokyo Marathon with @wcrfuk to help stop cancer before it starts 🗼
Visit the link in our bio to apply today 🔗
#MoveYourBody #HealthyLifestyle #FitnessDay
Today we are proud to launch our latest month-long challenge, 𓀪 112 SKIPS A DAY 𓀪
Over 11,200 people a year die from breast cancer in the UK - that’s 30 people a day. By taking on this challenge, every pound you raise helps fund research into kinder, more personalised and effective... treatments.
Dust off your sports bra and BOUNCE over to our link in bio.
#Exercise #HormonalTherapy #Charity
It's Ukactive's #NationalFitnessDay 🏃♂️
Did you know that around 40% of cancer cases are preventable?
While not every cancer can be prevented, being physically active is one of the best ways to reduce your risk.
In this clip, our supporter James ...shares why cancer prevention is just as important as finding new ways to treat and cure cancer.
Feeling inspired to get moving? Why not take on the Tokyo Marathon to help stop cancer before it starts 🗼
Visit https://www.WCRF.org/support-us/every-step/ today
Throwback to 2012, when the WCRF International team joined cancer experts from around the world at the World Cancer Congress in Montreal. 🌎
For more than 14 years, WCRF International has been part of this important global gathering, sharing the latest evidence on cancer prevention and ...working with others to help turn research into action.
This September, we’ll be doing it again as the World Cancer Congress heads to Hong Kong.
The Congress brings together people working across cancer research, healthcare, policy, and advocacy from more than 120 countries. It’s an important opportunity to share what we know about preventing cancer and to learn from others working towards the same goal.
We’re proud to be taking WCRF’s cancer prevention research to a global stage once again!
You did it!
Feel proud! Not only for the extra pumping you gave to your heart, but also for your dedication in helping us raise funds so we can learn more, across the globe, about how cancer can be slowed and stopped.
Thank you to everyone who joined our exercise-themed ...fundraising challenge recently, like Instagram fan Emily here. Do you think you would be up for trying the next one? Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know (including first dibs on the new merch that comes with it 😉): https://www.WCRF.org/about-us/get-in-touch/sign-up-for-emails/healthy-habits/
New shoes. Photos on the doorstep. Another first day back at school 🎒
For many parents, September brings moments they'll treasure. But for a parent who has faced breast cancer, it can be a milestone they once feared they would never see.
Sarah was diagnosed just one week ...after going birth to her son, Ted. At one point, she wondered whether she would live long enough to see him grow up.
This October, we're asking you to complete 112 Skips a Day for the 11,200 people who die from breast cancer each year in the UK.
Because behind that number are thousands of people – mothers, daughters, sisters, partners and friends – and thousands of moments their families want more of.
Read more: www.wcrf.org/about-us/news-and-blogs/new-mum-breast-cancer
New shoes. Photos on the doorstep. Another first day back at school 🎒
For many parents, September brings moments they'll treasure. But for a parent who has faced breast cancer, it can be a milestone they once feared they would never see.
Sarah was diagnosed just one week ...after giving birth to her son, Ted. At one point, she wondered whether she would live long enough to see him grow up.
This October, we're asking you to complete 112 Skips a Day for the 11,200 people who die from breast cancer each year in the UK.
Because behind that number are thousands of people – mothers, daughters, sisters, partners and friends – and thousands of moments their families want more of.
Sign up: https://www.wcrf.org/support-us/events-challenges/112-skips-a-day-in-october/
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