Chasing Stars: Devesh Khatu’s Sydney Marathon Adventure

Maniacs Fanatics MadnessSeptember 7, 2025September 7, 2025Uncategorized7th Star marathon, Chicago Marathon 2024, Course challenges, Crowd Support, Endurance Sports, Event atmosphere, Hilly marathon route, Long-distance running, Marathon achievements, Marathon growth, marathon journey, Marathon memories, Marathon organization, Marathon Photography, Marathon Running, Marathon training, Perfect marathon weather, personal achievement, Personal best time, Race Day Experience, race experience, Runner’s perspective, Running community, Running Goals, running milestones, Scenic marathon course, Sydney 2025, Sydney Marathon, Sydney running event, World Marathon Major

Devesh Khatu(MM10488) – 7th Star! Finished my second Sydney Marathon and 157th overall. Fantastic race experience… completely different from 2015 when I first ran it. Then, less than 5,000 runners ran it; there were over 30,000 today. Scenic even if hilly course, terrific crowd support, and mostly excellent organization in the first year as a World Marathon Major. Weather was perfect, even though it got just a little warm towards the end. While I felt a little shy of my 4:30 goal, thanks to taking lots of photos, nevertheless was the best time in 9 races since Chicago 2024.