Lineup

Sydney is famous for its fresh, sustainable food culture, and Agape is the city's pioneering organic food truck. Representing Australia's incredible farm-to-street dining, they serve up loaded, nourishing rice bowls and quintessential Aussie fish and chips made from premium, locally sourced seafood

Alma to Soul is the musical collaboration of Kristine and Andre, whose performances draw on more than 25 years of experience across Brazilian, Latin American, reggae, roots, soul and world music traditions.

As both musicians and professional dancers, they combine live music with movement to create engaging performances that celebrate rhythm, culture and connection. Blending traditional sounds with original music, reimagined arrangements and familiar classics, Alma to Soul delivers a dynamic experience where music, dance and cultural influences come together in a way that feels both authentic and contemporary.

Sydneysiders take their pizza very seriously. Antico brings the city's love for artisan, authentic woodfired dough and relaxed outdoor dining straight to the marathon village. Grab a blistered, hot slice fresh from their mobile woodfired oven

You can't visit Sydney without experiencing our world-class Asian dining scene. Bringing the incredible energy of Sydney's famous weekend night markets directly to the event, they serve up authentic, steaming hot dumplings, fresh noodles, and fluffy chicken bao buns

100% Halal and vegan-friendly

You haven't truly visited New South Wales until you've had a hot, fresh donut from this legendary van. Originally famous for fuelling coastal road trips down the Aussie South Coast, this iconic local institution is bringing their world-famous, cinnamon-dusted treats right to the marathon for the ultimate finish-line reward

A legendary staple from Brighton-Le-Sands, Sydney's famous beachside Italian hub. Experience the theatrical magic of the city's Mediterranean roots with authentic, fresh pasta tossed right in front of you inside a giant, hollowed-out wheel of imported Parmesan cheese

Sydney's beloved cookie destination, ButterBoy, is bringing its cult-favourite cookies to a pop-up at Motion Festival. Known for its freshly baked cookies, creative monthly specials and devoted following, ButterBoy will be serving its signature range alongside exclusive marathon offerings, making it the perfect post-run (or spectator) treat. In partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation, ButterBoy is also supporting this year's Sydney Marathon by raising funds for a great cause, with proceeds from a range of limited-edition products and merchandise donated to the Foundation throughout the month.

Lady Chika is a Brazilian born, Sydney-based DJ of Nigerian heritage known for her bold cross-cultural sound. Her sets blend Afro, Disco, House, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats —bringing rhythm, roots, and energy to festivals, fashion launches, and international stages.

Reflecting the fresh, coastal dining vibe you’ll find in Sydney's famous beach suburbs like Bondi and Manly, these packed-to-the-brim burritos and vibrant food bowls are exactly how the locals fuel up after a long, active day

More details to follow

Get race weekend started with an easy social run hosted by Toby's Estate. Meet fellow runners, enjoy world-class coffee and loosen the legs before Sunday's marathon.

Open to everyone. Tobys may receive completely unnecessary preferential treatment.

Duan & Only brings a unique blend of soulful acoustic music and feel-good DJ energy, seamlessly taking audiences from laid-back afternoon vibes to a packed dance floor.

Born in New Zealand and now based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Duan has built a reputation for his smooth vocals, live looping, and genre-spanning sound, drawing inspiration from soul, R&B, reggae, roots and acoustic music.

Whether delivering stripped-back covers or curating an uplifting DJ set, Duan creates an atmosphere that is warm, engaging and effortlessly memorable. Expect soulful grooves, crowd favourites and good times from start to finish.

Young Franco is in a league of his own. Globally acclaimed for his diverse style that blends electronic, disco, indie, and hip-hop, the cutting-edge producer and DJ has taken his high-energy shows worldwide, building a loyal fanbase across the UK, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

With an endearing personality and a slew of collaborations with genre-spanning artists from Denzel Curry to Pino D'Angiò, Young Franco is one of Australia’s most exciting musical exports.

Kylie knows how to get a crowd out of their seats, guaranteeing that you’ll have the time of your lives.

She’s also the Queen of Sass, so be prepared for crowd chat and cheeky banter. By the end of the show, you’ll be in the palm of her hand.

Join Maxi, Jackson and Luke from Bondi Rescue for a final shakeout of the legs before heading into the big day. Run alongside the iconic lifesavers, loosen up before race day and ride the wave of excitement building across marathon weekend.

Open to all - register here

Fuel up for race day at Carb Fest, an al-fresco dining experience dedicated to great food, good company and the buzz of marathon weekend. With a lineup of food vendors, live entertainment and a vibrant street-party atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather.

Whether you're preparing for the start line, supporting friends and family, or simply looking for a lively night out in the city, Carb Fest offers a festival atmosphere for everyone.

Restore, recharge and recover with RCVRI’s premium mobile recovery experience.

The RCVRI Mobile combines traditional sauna, cold plunge pools and compression technology to help reduce muscle soreness, support recovery and get you feeling your best. Whether you're fine-tuning your preparation, staying loose before the big event or looking to experience the benefits of contrast therapy, RCVRI Mobile delivers a world-class recovery experience in the heart of the festival.

Book your free sauna and cold plunge session here.

Compression boots available for walk-ins only.

Join the Shark & Ninja Shakeout to kick off race weekend with an easy social run designed to get your legs moving, meet fellow runners and settle into marathon mode.

After the run, stick around to experience how Ninja can help you refuel and re-hydrate with electrolyte SLUSHi samples, while Shark showcases smart solutions that make recovery just as effortless. From fuelling your body to resetting after every run, Shark and Ninja are here to support every step of your marathon journey.

Whether you're chasing a PB or tackling your first marathon, everyone is welcome.

The High Performance Program powered by Porsche is a unique group of 600 athletes of all ages from around the world, with the same focus - performing at their best on a Major stage.

This dedicated shakeout run for all athletes taking part in the program this year will be a fantastic opportunity for participants to meet each other and get some final easy kilometres in the legs before race day.

Special guests will also be in attendance for a meet-and-greet on the day.

Learn more about the High Performance Program here.

Born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and now found everywhere from New Zealand to New York and beyond, Barney Cools is a lifestyle brand guided by the mantra of "less pressure, more P-leisure."

Boasting a rebellious spirit and passion for music since 2014, the brand’s cult following expands to their SoundCloud/Spotify channels, boasting over 15k followers between their poolside playlists and monthly mixtapes shared with the likes of Neil Frances, Folamour & Purple Disco Machine.

Bringing their signature sun-drenched sound all year-around, the summer well and truly never ends with Barney Cools DJs. With a reputation for eclectic sets ranging anywhere from poolside, Balearic, beach-side house and plentiful party tunes for good measure, the lads of leisure have found themselves a regular on the Australian club, festival and pool party circuit.

With an expansive and ever-growing following in the youth target market, Australia's very own purveyors of Poolside Etiquette have found success in bringing the good times at all times and are showing no signs of slowing down with regular appearances and residencies in the world's premier poolside positions including: Cali Beach Club (QLD), Splash House Festival (USA), Mrs Sippy (Bali), Beach Hotel Byron Bay and more.

We Run Foundation fundraisers from around the world unite in Sydney to celebrate a shared belief: running can be a force for good.

This shakeout run honours the commitment, generosity and determination of fundraisers who have transformed kilometres into impact, helping create stronger, healthier and more connected communities through running.

Find out more about the We Run Foundation and how you can fundraise your way to an Abbott World Marathon Majors here.

Eluna is known for radiant, groove-driven sets that blur the line between classic disco euphoria and modern house energy.

Rooted in soulful basslines, shimmering synths, and irresistible rhythms, her sound is warm, playful, and deeply dance-floor focused.

Whether playing intimate club rooms or open-air dance floors, Eluna brings a magnetic presence behind the decks - celebrating freedom, self-expression, and the joy of movement. Her mission is simple: to make people dance, feel good, and lose themselves in the moment.

Some of the best stories at the TCS Sydney Marathon never make the leaderboard. Our participant showcase brings together the who's who of the event across three unmissable segments, and you will want a front row seat for everyone.

We begin with the Blue Line Legends, the runners who have toed the line at every single edition since the very beginning. They are the heart and soul of the event, the ones who have watched it grow into Australia's largest marathon, and this year a special few are preparing for their twenty-fifth.

From there we turn to the fundraisers, the everyday heroes running for causes close to their hearts, with stories guaranteed to put a lump in your throat and a spring in your step.

To finish, meet the record breakers chasing Guinness World Records on race day. Take a sneaky peek at the costumes, soak up the colour, and hear what possesses someone to run forty-two kilometres dressed as, well, you will have to come down and find out. Three segments, one morning, and a whole lot of heart.

Cooee is a musical collaboration between Gunai multidisciplinary artist Kirli Saunders (OAM) and musician/illustrator Mark Chester Harding. Kirli and Mark met performing Like a Version with Jack River for triple j’s Like a Version in late 2023.

That same week, Kirli had released her poetry collection, Returning (Magabala), a book that would linger with Mark and ultimately form the lyrical foundation of their early songwriting sessions. A handful of Kirli’s poems were soon set to Mark’s pre-existing musical sketches, marking the start of a dynamic creative partnership.

Kirli, a proud Gunai woman and recipient of the Order of Australia Medal for her contributions to the arts, brings a literary sensibility to the project. Her writing, spanning eight books, with works like Kindred (Magabala), Returning, and Eclipse (Allen & Unwin, 2025), explores connections to Country, culture, love, and loss.

Mark is a producer and songwriter known for his collaborations with artists such as Jack River, Jem Cassar-Daley, Sons of the East, and Little May. His solo releases have collectively garnered over six million streams.

REALM is an immersive experience exploring the connection between music and the mind and body.

Created by Eric J Dubowsky, the ARIA and Grammy Award-winning producer behind mixes for Flume, FKA twigs and Tame Impala, REALM aims to engineer specific cognitive and physiological responses through sound, including vivid mental imagery, dopamine spikes and chills.

"REALM is about understanding what sound is really doing to the brain. We know music can make you feel things. But what if we could design that experience with intention and improved well-being outcomes for the listener?" - Eric J Dubowsky

Developed in collaboration with ambient artist Matt Curtin, creative director Tim Baggott, and cognitive neuroscientist Dr Steffen A. Herff at The University of Sydney, the project is backed by lab testing, with compositions tested on international participants through the Sydney Music, Mind & Body Lab at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

REALM is an evolving project that invites audience members to share their personal experience post-event to inform its ongoing development.

"A mind-bending experience" - Happy Mag

"A new dimension in sound" - Mixdown

Matthew Doyle, a Muruwari/Yuwalarray man with over 40 years of experience, will lead a Smoking Ceremony and Parade from Customs House to the Sydney Opera House. He will be joined by performers Tim Bishop, Nathan Leslie, Josh Sly, Darren Compton, and Yarraan Doyle, in collaboration with Peta Strachan and the Jannawi Dance Clan.

A NAISDA graduate and former performer with Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Matthew’s distinguished career includes the Sydney 2000 Olympics and international performances for the Royal Family and the Pope. He also serves on the City of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel and as NIDA’s Cultural Advisor.

The Smoking Ceremony, featuring traditional fire, song, and the Yidaki, is a significant cultural practice used to cleanse the space and provide safe passage on Gadigal land.

Live DJ set

Grab yourself a seat and watch a video-only feed of the TCS Sydney Marathon's opening ceremony, Meet the Stars, on the big screen while enjoying live DJs, food and drink.

Snag a prime spot here early for the evening’s headline artist, Kylie Fisher.

Join Sophie Lane and Lydia McKay from The Stronger Stride Podcast for an easy three or five km shakeout run before race day.

As a running coach and physiotherapist with over 250 podcast episodes dedicated to helping runners, they are ready to guide you through your final preparations! With special interest in running-related injuries, performance physiology and strength and conditioning, they know what it takes to confidently complete a marathon.

Come along to ask any last-minute questions, meet fellow runners, soak up the race weekend atmosphere and start your marathon feeling relaxed, prepared and ready to perform your best.

Open to all – register here

Join Team iFIT for a shakeout run along the Sydney Harbour foreshore, led by our iFIT trainers Kori Sampson and Luis Orta. Whether you're toeing the start line on Sunday or just love a good reason to get out early, all paces welcome, no pressure, just good kilometres in a great city.

Open to all - register here

This shakeout is a celebration of 2026 partner run clubs from across Australia that have helped thousands of runners train and connect throughout their marathon journey.

Join TCS Sydney Marathon Head Coaches Ben and Georgia for an easy shakeout run, as they bring the community together during event week before Sunday’s grand finale.

More information on the program is available here.

George brings a versatile and high-energy approach to every set. Known for reading a crowd and switching genres seamlessly, his sets typically blend funky house, disco, R&B, tech house, garage, and drum & bass always anchored by new releases and a feel-good energy that keeps dancefloors and event spaces moving.

Erth’s widely acclaimed show, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, takes audiences into a new dimension of theatre. Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest – and mostly friendly - carnivores and herbivores ‘alive’ in this fun, educational and unique performance.

Roving dinosaurs from 9:30am

Show at 10:30am

The Sophia Rose Quintet is a Sydney-based group delivering captivating, danceable melodies and improvisations. The quintet features Sydney Conservatorium of Music jazz musicians and graduates.

Run by Sophia Hunt on trumpet, the quintet features Harrison Whalan on bass, Michael Van Lieshout on guitar, Xavier Wilson on guitar and Nate Griffin on drums, with each bringing their unique influences and backgrounds to the group.

Presenting modern grooves that blend classical jazz and funk, Sophia’s group creates a captivating listening experience.

Jae Bones is a Sydney-based DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist known for groove-driven house music infused with live musicianship, nostalgic samples and homegrown edits.

Blending disco, funk and soulful modern house, his performances combine DJing with live instrumentation to create dynamic sets that blur the line between a club set and a live performance. Jae Bones crafts warm, uplifting journeys that build from soulful grooves to peak-time dance floor energy.[

More details coming soon.

Sydney-based DJ and content creator Peyton Cole is known for high-energy, feel-good sets that sit at the intersection of pop culture, fashion, and nightlife. Peyton not only DJs, but is also a singer and dancer, performing regularly around Sydney.

Holding a bachelor's degree in Music from the Australian Institute of Music, she is not only musically adept but also knows how to put on a show.

Peyton frequently DJs on a roving scooter and has been featured on Channel 7 news.

Join us at the Live Hub at Motion Festival for the ultimate marathon watch party.

Whether you're a participant cheering on your mates or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this is the place to be. Catch all the action on the big screen, jump into live games with our hosts, win great giveaways, get involved in crowd challenges, and soak up the incredible race-day atmosphere. There is something here for everyone.