Filipino runners hit the course at Sydney Marathon 2025’s Majors debut

Filipino runners hit the course at Sydney Marathon 2025’s Majors debut Credit: SBS Filipino / Kim Cudia

Over 35,000 runners from 150 countries took part in the Sydney Marathon 2025, marking its debut in the Abbott World Marathon Majors and producing historic records for both men and women.

Hailemaryam Kiros of Ethiopia set a new Australian course record with a time of 2:06:06, while Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands became the first woman to finish under 2:20 in Sydney at 2:18:22.
Participants ran past iconic Sydney landmarks, including the Harbour Bridge, Centennial Park, and the Opera House finish line.
Filipino runners from Australia and the Philippines, including 400 under Coach Rio Dela Cruz, took part alongside local celebrities such as Rhian Ramos, Drew Arellano, and Iya Villania.

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