Australia's largest marathon (and one of the eight prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors) is returning to Sydney this August. The TCS Sydney Marathon, presented by ASICS, is transforming the city into a celebration of running with race-week sites and recovery hubs popping up across Circular Quay. On Sunday, August 30, the race course itself will be home to some of Australia's best electronic music acts. Two brand new music stages will pop up along the marathon route at Driver Avenue and Mrs Macquarie's Chair. The event is free and all-ages, which means friends, family and runners themselves can enjoy the DJ mixes and performances. The SCG Stage at Driver Avenue will kick off from 7am with DJ James Mac getting the party started. From 7.45am Tigerlily will offer runners and spectators some early morning energy, before Australian legends, The Potbelleez, Set Mo and Nina Las Vegas take over the decks across the morning and afternoon. James Mac will then return at 1.45pm to close out the stage. Over at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the epic lineup includes Anna Lunoe, Discovery, Mashd N Kutcher, Alex Hayes and Bag Raiders closing out the stage at 2pm. The introduction of the two stages across the race course doubles as buzzing viewing hubs and gives spectators and running enthusiasts even more reason to plan their day around the events. You can pick your spot, settle in and soak up the running celebrations Sydney-style.The TCS Sydney Marathon celebrations will close out with a bang (and more electronic tunes) thanks to local artist Young Franco who will be headlining Motion Festival over at Customs House, Circular Quay. Motion Festival is a brand-new official race-week live site taking running from 7am to 9pm Friday, August 28–Sunday, August 30. It's built around the pillars of Sound, Move, Taste and Connect. Here, runners and spectators can fuel up together with Sydney's best carb-focused vendors, recover at the RCBRI hub with sauna and cold plunges and experience runner's high through sound at the REALM experience. Young Franco will take to the stage at Motion Festival on race day for a set that doubles as the official marathon after-party. With harbour views, live music and one of the world's most beautiful marathon courses, race day is shaping up to be a city-wide celebration to remember. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply want to dance to some of Australia's top tier electronic acts, the TCS Sydney Marathon is one to add to your calendar. Come for the marathon. Stay for everything else.
