Sydney Marathon 2025 — Race Day Gallery

The B3RC crew lined up at the Sydney Marathon start line on a brisk Sunday morning. Here's our race day in pictures.

Runners at the start line in the dark before dawn

The pre-dawn assembly — hundreds of runners, one shared goal. Several B3RC members chasing sub-3.

Aerial view of Sydney Harbour Bridge with runners crossing

Crossing the Harbour Bridge at kilometre 10. One of the great moments in Australian running.

Runner in B3RC kit mid-race on a city street

Wei Zhang pushing through the CBD stretch, well inside sub-3 pace at the 21km mark.

Runner reaching for a water cup at an aid station

Nutrition execution matters as much as fitness. Aid stations every 5km.

Runner grimacing on an uphill section

The Pyrmont hill at 30km. Every runner knows this stretch. Nothing to do but hold form.

Cheering crowd lining the finish chute

The finish chute crowd carried everyone home. Pure energy.

Runner crossing the finish line arms raised

Brian Zhao — 2:58:42. First sub-3. Years of Wednesday intervals distilled into one moment.

Group of runners in matching club kit holding medals

The B3RC crew post-race. Eight PBs on the day. The training works.

Table spread with food and drinks at a post-race gathering

Post-race breakfast at a cafe in Pyrmont. Recovery starts immediately.

Results summary: 8 PBs, 3 sub-3 finishes, 11 members across the full and half distances. See you at the start line next year.