When the organisers unveiled the participants' medals ahead of the race, many people reacted. Amid the shapes of classic city landmarks, an unexpected shape appears. Instead of Allianz Stadium in Sydney's eastern suburbs, the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, adorns the medal.
"It was an unfortunate mistake, but it has certainly given people something to talk about," a spokesperson told the newspaper.
The Sydney Marathon is one of eight "major" marathon races and takes place next weekend.
