St Leonards Park in North Sydney provides the staging area before the route heads for Sydney's notable landmarks. The Sydney Marathon Tour | 2026 is linked to the TCS Sydney Marathon, noted as the seventh event in the Abbott World Marathon Majors, giving it a bucket-list status for runners.
The appeal is straightforward: run across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, pass the Opera House, and finish at the Opera House to "celebrate the achievement of a life time." Tour packages include guaranteed entry, travel, and accommodation, attracting many runners who have traveled a significant distance for one of the "world's most scenic marathons."