Complimentary Dining and Promotional Offers for Sydney Marathon Participants

The provided source material details a series of promotional offers and discounts available to participants of the TCS Sydney Marathon. These deals are distributed through the official TCS Sydney Marathon App and are valid at various local businesses, including restaurants, cafes, and bars, primarily on the weekend of the marathon. The offers range from complimentary items and percentage-based discounts to specific prix-fixe menus and bottomless beverage packages. Participation generally requires users to redeem the offer via the TCS Sydney Marathon App by showing a code or proof of participation to staff. Eligibility is largely restricted to marathon participants, with some offers specifically requiring the presentation of a marathon medal or race bib.

Complimentary Items and Upgrades

Several participating venues offer complimentary items or value-added upgrades to marathon participants. These incentives often require the purchase of a primary item or a specific dining reservation.

Bennelong Bar and Restaurant: Located at the Sydney Opera House, this venue invites marathon attendees to mention their participation when booking lunch or dinner. In recognition of their attendance, guests receive a complimentary glass of Arras Blanc de Blancs NV.
O Bar and Dining: This establishment, situated on the 47th floor of Australia Square, provides a complimentary cocktail upon arrival for guests dining in. To redeem this offer, diners must book a table through the venue's official website and include the specific code TCSSYDMARA25 in the reservation notes at the time of booking.
Wild Sage Barangaroo: This venue offers a complimentary bottomless upgrade, valued at $20 per person, for marathon finishers dining with up to three friends. The upgrade includes 90 minutes of Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Sparkling Wine, and a shared menu. This offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App to staff.
Shuk: Available across all store locations (The Rocks, Bondi, Surry Hills, Elizabeth Bay, and Chatswood), Shuk offers a free coffee with the purchase of a bag of beans. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Mecca Coffee: Located in Paddington, Mecca Coffee provides a "buy two coffees, get one free" deal. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Old Mates Deli: Situated in Woollahra, this deli offers a 15% discount. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
SoCal Sydney: This Neutral Bay venue offers a $50 bottomless fajitas package which includes a margarita on arrival. The offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
The Botanist Kirribilli: This location provides a $65 lunch banquet which includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival. The offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Bopp & Tone: This Wynyard Park venue offers a $52 deal for a 250g grain-fed steak with fries and black garlic butter, which includes a glass of wine. The offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
The Butler Sydney: Located in Potts Point, this restaurant offers a $65 per person Winter Warmer Menu which includes a margarita on arrival. The offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium: This venue offers a rice bowl and a drink (tap beer, house wine, or soft drink) for $25. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
The Rocks Cafe: Located in The Rocks, this cafe offers a muffin or plain/chocolate croissant with any sized coffee for $10. Alternatively, a bacon and egg roll or ham and cheese croissant with any sized coffee is available for $20. This offer is redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Grandma Moses: Situated in Kensington, this venue offers a regular coffee and a schmeared bagel for $7.95. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
ITS RECESS: Located in Surry Hills, this spot offers a $15 Bacon & Egg Toastie and Coffee Combo. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Devon Cafe Barangaroo: This venue offers a 10% discount on takeaway drinks. This offer is redeemable by showing proof of marathon participation.
Shuk (Discount): In addition to the coffee offer, Shuk provides a 10% discount for all marathon participants, redeemable by showing the TCS Sydney Marathon App.

Prix-Fixe and Discounted Menus

A number of restaurants have created special prix-fixe menus or discounted meal packages exclusively for marathon participants.

NOMAD: This Surry Hills restaurant offers mezze-style lunches for $60 per person and an express menu for $90 per person, available for lunch and dinner. The offer also includes dessert. This deal is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App or by booking online.
a'Mare: Located at Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, this restaurant offers a Pasta Sundaes menu for $55 per person. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Ventuno: Situated in Walsh Bay, Ventuno offers a wood-fired pizza and a wine or beer for $39. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
Hickson Road Walsh Bay: This venue offers a wood-fired pizza and a wine or beer for $39. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.
The Australian Heritage Hotel: Located in The Rocks, this hotel offers a $25 Pizza & Beer Deal. This offer is redeemable through the TCS Sydney Marathon App.

Marathon Finisher Incentives

Some offers are specifically designed to celebrate the completion of the marathon, requiring the presentation of a medal or bib.

The Australian Heritage Hotel: In addition to the Pizza & Beer Deal, this hotel hosts race day celebrations starting from 11am, featuring live entertainment.
O Bar and Dining: The venue offers a complimentary cocktail on arrival for marathon participants dining in, with the same redemption process as the general booking offer.
Wild Sage Barangaroo: The bottomless upgrade is specifically framed as a celebration for marathon finishers and their friends.
Bennelong Bar and Restaurant: The complimentary glass of champagne is a direct acknowledgment of marathon attendance.

General Discount for Participants

Shuk: As noted, a 10% discount is available for all marathon participants across all store locations, redeemable via the app.

Conclusion

The TCS Sydney Marathon provides its participants with a variety of promotional offers through its official app, valid at a wide range of local Sydney businesses. These offers cover different dining preferences, from quick coffee and bagel combos to elaborate prix-fixe dinners and celebratory bottomless packages. Redemption is standardized through the TCS Sydney Marathon App, requiring users to present a code or proof of participation to venue staff. The offers are valid on specific days and times, primarily centered around the marathon weekend.