Lottery system with ~300k applicants for 38k spots. Results announced mid-September. Entry fee: ¥19,800 (domestic) / $230 USD (international). Charity entries also available from late June.
No lottery — qualifying times required. Registration week is ~5 days in September 2026 (exact dates TBA after the 2026 race). Qualifying window opened Sep 13, 2025. New downhill course time adjustments apply for 2027.
Ballot ran Sep 24 – Oct 17, 2025. Results announced Oct 29. Newest World Marathon Major. 80,000+ ballot entries for 35,000 spots. Entry fee: A$280 (AU/NZ) / A$330 (international).
Lottery registration ran Sep 25 – Nov 6, 2025. Results announced Nov 27. Entry fee: €205. The 2026 race finishes through the iconic Brandenburg Gate. 45,000+ runners.
Lottery ran Oct 21 – Nov 18, 2025. Results announced Dec 11, 2025. Entry fee: $250 (US) / $260 (international). Also accepts time qualifiers and legacy finishers (5+ finishes in last 10 years).
Drawing applications ran Feb 4–25, 2026. Drawing held Mar 4. 240,000+ applicants — only ~3% success rate. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course.
Public ballot opens the weekend of the 2026 race (Apr 26). Over 1.1 million applicants for ~20k ballot spots. Entry fee: £79.99 (UK) / £225 (international). Results typically announced ~8 weeks later.
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