Sydney marathon joins likes of New York, London and Tokyo as ‘major’ event
- Popular event confirmed as seventh member of elite club
- More than 25,000 competitors took part in this year’s race
Australia’s biggest marathon is now set to become one of the world’s most prestigious after being elevated to the pinnacle of global distance events.
The Sydney marathon was confirmed as the seventh member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in New York on Monday, culminating a three-year program to improve the event.