Lottery Watch
Which major-race lotteries and registration windows are open right now, and what opens next. Dates drift a little every year, so verify on the official site before planning. Full entry strategies in Getting In.
- SOON Tokyo Marathon lotteryOpens around August 1 (9 days) 路 Entries for the March race. Results in September.
- SOON Boston Marathon registrationOpens around September 8 (47 days) 路 Qualifying-time registration week. Bring your BQ and a buffer.
- SOON Chicago Marathon applicationOpens around October 1 (70 days) 路 Lottery application for the following October.
- SOON Berlin Marathon lotteryOpens around October 1 (70 days) 路 Entry window for the following September.
- SOON Hardrock 100 applicationOpens around October 1 (70 days) 路 Qualifiers only. The draw happens in early December.
- NYC Marathon drawingTypically opens around February 1, 2027 路 General drawing for the November race. Low odds, free to enter.
- London Marathon ballotTypically opens around April 20, 2027 路 Ballot for the following year opens right after race weekend.
- Western States lottery registrationTypically opens around November 1, 2026 路 Your qualifier must be done. Draw is the first Saturday of December.
- Leadville 100 lotteryTypically opens around October 15, 2026 路 Winter lottery for the August race.
- UTMB lottery registrationTypically opens around December 15, 2026 路 Running Stones required. Draw in late January.