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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
TCS Sydney Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersWorld Major bucket-list
Race B
Big Sur International Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney, Australia
Race B
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, USA
Date
Expected September 2027
Expected April 2027
Month
Sep
Apr
Location
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
🇺🇸 Big Sur, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
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195 m
2100 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
✓ Yes
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Oceania
Spring · Americas
Race-day temp.
14–20°C
10–18°C
Conditions
Mild spring conditions, partly cloudy
Coastal fog often at the start, clearing mid-morning
Humidity
55–70%
65–80%
Wind
10–20 km/h E
15–35 km/h — can be brutal on the exposed cliffs
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