Runners crossing Sydney Harbour with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House in view

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Last days: Sydney ballot closes Monday 7am

Five minutes this weekend could get you to your next Major. The 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon ballot is free to apply — you are only charged if your name is drawn.

Last weekend to apply · closes Mon 19 Oct, 7am SGT

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I can still remember that “fateful” morning, – 29 September 2015, the day of my registration for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2016. I was awake by 6.30am, sent my friend, ET, a text to ensure she was awake too and ready to get on her laptop to register for both of us. It was nerve-wracking, watching the clock tick, anxious to get myself a slot for the race (Half-Marathon) when the registration website opened at 7:00am. I have been dreaming of doing an overseas race and finally decided, after 4 long years, to stop procrastinating and JUST. DO. IT.

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