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The 2025 Sydney Marathon took place on Sunday, 31 August and marked a historic milestone: it was the first time a marathon in the Southern Hemisphere was part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, joining Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. The event brought together more than 35,000 runners over the 42K distance and more than 50,000 in total across the festival’s various events, while more than 300,000 spectators gathered along the route.
The event produced a historic result: Ethiopian Hailemariam Kiros Kebede won the men’s race in 2:06:06, while Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan dominated the women’s race in 2:18:22 . Both times set new course records, as the route, designed to be faster and more iconic, debuted in front of the Sydney Opera House.
The big attraction in the build-up was the participation of Eliud Kipchoge, considered the greatest marathoner in history. The Kenyan took the lead in the first half, leading the half-marathon in 1:03:45, but as the kilometers passed, he lost ground to the Ethiopians’ push. Ultimately, Kipchoge crossed the finish line in ninth place with a time of 2:08:31, far from the top positions but confirming, at 40 years of age, his presence among the world’s marathon elite.
Men’s results
Career development
The 2025 Sydney Marathon offered a vibrant spectacle from the start in the men’s category.
In the first 10 km, Kenyan Laban Korir set the pace alongside Edward Cheserek and Cornelius Kibet Kiplagat, with Eliud Kipchoge watching from fourth place. The lead group was moving at a pace of 3:00 min/km.
At the 15K, Kipchoge dared to take the lead, joined by Felix Kiptoo Kirwa and Cheserek. The half-marathon was completed in 1:03:45, with Kipchoge in the lead, closely followed by Kiplagat and Victor Kipchirchir, projecting a final time of around 2:06.
From the 25K mark, the race shifted. Ethiopian Addisu Gobena Aga and Cornelius Kiplagat moved ahead, while Kipchoge began to lose ground. At the 30K mark, Aga dominated, along with Mustapha Houdadi (Morocco) and Kipchoge, who were still in contention.
The 35K saw Aga consolidate his lead, followed by Cheserek and Korir, while Kipchoge fell to seventh. But in the 40K, his compatriot Hailemariam Kiros Kebede emerged strongly, launching a devastating attack. Kebede took the lead, joined by Aga and Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana, in splits of 2:55–2:57 min/km.
Finally, at the finish, Hailemariam Kiros Kebede (Ethiopia) won with a time of 2:06:06, setting the new course record for 2025. The podium was completed by Addisu Gobena Aga (Ethiopia) with 2:06:16 and Tebello Ramakongoana (Lesotho) with 2:06:47.
Men’s podium
Hailemariam Kiros Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:06:06 – new road record.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – 2:06:1
Tebello Ramakongoana (Lesotho) – 2:06:47
Kebede ‘s time (2:06:06) becomes the new course record for 2025 , as the organizers introduced a faster route this year, finishing at the Sydney Opera House. This surpasses the previous record from 2024 (2:06:18 by Brimin Misoi, on the old circuit).
Men’s Top 10
| Pos | Name | Category | Country | Final time | Arrival time | Medium pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hailemaryam Kiros Kebedew (#3) | M25-29 | Ethiopia | 2:06:06 | 08:36:07 | 2:48 min/km |
| 2 | Addis Ababa (#12) | M18-24 | Ethiopia | 2:06:16 | 08:36:16 | 2:52 min/km |
| 3 | Tebello Ramakongoana (#5) | M25-29 | Lesoto | 2:06:47 | 08:36:48 | 3:02 min/km |
| 4 | Mustapha Houdadi (#33) | M35-39 | Morocco | 2:07:17 | 08:37:18 | 3:06 min/km |
| 5 | Edward Cheserek (#35) | M30-34 | Kenya | 2:07:38 | 08:37:39 | 3:09 min/km |
| 6 | Masato Arao (#38) | M25-29 | Japan | 2:07:42 | 08:37:43 | 3:04 min/km |
| 7 | Laban the Courier (#8) | M40-44 | Kenya | 2:08:06 | 08:38:07 | 3:16 min/km |
| 8 | Felix Kiptoo Kirwa (#9) | M25-29 | Kenya | 2:08:18 | 08:38:18 | 3:24 min/km |
| 9 | Eliud Kipchoge (#1) | M40-44 | Kenya | 2:08:31 | 08:38:32 | 3:12 min/km |
| 10 | Victor Kipchirchir (#34) | M35-39 | Kenya | 2:09:08 | 08:39:09 | 3:23 min/km |
Leaderboard and runner tracking
Women’s results
The women’s race featured Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan. From kilometer 5, she took the lead, joined by Ethiopians Kumeshi Sichala and Workenesh Edesa, forming a trio that dominated until the half-marathon. Hassan covered the 21.1 km in 1:10:09 , maintaining a controlled pace and projecting a time close to 2:20.
At kilometer 25, the three were still together, but from the 35K mark, Hassan pushed the pace and went solo. By the 40K mark, she was already leading with a commanding 2:18:43 , leaving her pursuers with no chance.
Finally, Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) was crowned champion of the 2025 Sydney Marathon with a time of 2:18:22, setting a new course record. The time significantly improved the previous women’s benchmark from 2024 (2:21:41 by Workenesh Edesa on the old route).
Women’s podium
Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) – 2:18:22 – new road record
Workenesh Edesa Gurmesa (Ethiopia) – 2:22:15
Kumeshi Sichala (Ethiopia) – 2:22:50
Sifan Hassan confirmed his favoritism with an impressive performance, crossing the finish line in 2:18:22 , which allowed him to set the new course record .
Top 10 female
| Pos | Name | Category | Country | Final time | Arrival time | Medium pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sifan Hassan (#46) | F30-34 | Netherlands | 2:18:22 | 08:48:23 | 3:03 min/km |
| 2 | Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei (#52) | F30-34 | Kenya | 2:18:56 | 08:48:57 | 3:15 min/km |
| 3 | Workenesh Edesa Gurmesa (#49) | F30-34 | Ethiopia | 2:22:15 | 08:52:16 | 3:35 min/km |
| 4 | Kumeshi Sichala (#65) | F30-34 | Ethiopia | 2:22:50 | 08:52:51 | 3:40 min/km |
| 5 | Evaline Chirchir (#53) | F25-29 | Kenya | 2:23:13 | 08:53:14 | 3:35 min/km |
| 6 | Ai Hosoda (#54) | F25-29 | Japan | 2:23:27 | 08:53:28 | 3:20 min/km |
| 7 | Leanne Pompeani (#59) | F25-29 | Australia | 2:24:47 | 08:54:48 | 3:21 min/km |
Leaderboard and runner tracking
Course
The marathon course, certified with the World Athletics Platinum Label, showcased the city’s most iconic landmarks. The start took place on Miller Street (North Sydney) , crossing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge , then passing through some of the most recognizable landmarks in the New South Wales capital and culminating in a spectacular finish in front of the Sydney Opera House .
The race had a seven-hour time limit and a wave start system that ensured a smooth race. The weather was cool, below 15 degrees Celsius, and sunny, conditions that favored a fast pace and the pursuit of records in this first Major edition.
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