2026/2027 Marathon Calendar
| Race | Race Date | Entry Type | Entry Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Marathon | Apr 12, 2026 | Registration | Apr 2025 | Closed |
| Manchester Marathon | Apr 19, 2026 | Registration | Apr 2025 | Closed |
| Boston Marathon | Apr 20, 2026 | Qualification | Sep 2025 | Closed |
| London Marathon | Apr 26, 2026 | Ballot | Apr–May 2025 | Closed |
| Cape Town Marathon | May 24, 2026 | Ballot | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Sydney Marathon | Aug 30, 2026 | Ballot | Sep–Oct 2025 | Closed |
| Berlin Marathon | Sep 27, 2026 | Ballot | Sep–Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Chicago Marathon | Oct 11, 2026 | Ballot | Oct–Nov 2025 | Closed |
| Amsterdam Marathon | Oct 18, 2026 | Registration | Dec 2025 | Closed |
| Dublin Marathon | Oct 25, 2026 | Ballot | Nov 2025 | Closed |
| TCS New York City Marathon | Nov 1, 2026 | Ballot | Feb 2026 | Closed |
| Athens Marathon | Nov 8, 2026 | Registration | – | Closed |
| Shanghai Marathon | Dec 6, 2026 | Ballot | – | Closed |
| Valencia Marathon | Dec 6, 2026 | Ballot | Dec 2025 | Closed |
| Mumbai Marathon | Jan 17, 2027 | Registration | – | Closed |
| Seville Marathon | Feb 21, 2027 | Registration | – | Closed |
| Osaka Marathon | Feb 28, 2027 | Ballot | – | Closed |
| Los Angeles Marathon | Mar 7, 2027 | Registration | – | Closed |
| Tokyo Marathon | Mar 7, 2027 | Ballot | Aug 2027 | Opening Soon |
Month-by-Month Guide
Apr 2026
- •Paris Marathon race day (Apr 12). Paris Marathon guide
- •Manchester Marathon race day (Apr 19). Manchester Marathon guide
- •Boston Marathon race day (Apr 20). Boston Marathon guide
- •London Marathon race day (Apr 26). London Marathon guide
May 2026
- •Cape Town Marathon race day (May 24). Cape Town Marathon guide
Aug 2026
- •Sydney Marathon race day (Aug 30). Sydney Marathon guide
Sep 2026
- •Berlin Marathon race day (Sep 27). Berlin Marathon guide
Oct 2026
- •Chicago Marathon race day (Oct 11). Chicago Marathon guide
- •Amsterdam Marathon race day (Oct 18). Amsterdam Marathon guide
- •Dublin Marathon race day (Oct 25). Dublin Marathon guide
Nov 2026
- •TCS New York City Marathon race day (Nov 1). TCS New York City Marathon guide
- •Athens Marathon race day (Nov 8). Athens Marathon guide
Dec 2026
- •Shanghai Marathon race day (Dec 6). Shanghai Marathon guide
- •Valencia Marathon race day (Dec 6). Valencia Marathon guide
Jan 2027
- •Mumbai Marathon race day (Jan 17). Mumbai Marathon guide
Feb 2027
- •Seville Marathon race day (Feb 21). Seville Marathon guide
- •Osaka Marathon race day (Feb 28). Osaka Marathon guide
Mar 2027
- •Los Angeles Marathon race day (Mar 7). Los Angeles Marathon guide
- •Tokyo Marathon race day (Mar 7). Tokyo Marathon guide
- •Tokyo Marathon ballot opens Aug 2027. Tokyo Marathon guide
What's a Ballot vs Registration vs Qualification?
BallotRandom Draw
You apply during a fixed window and are randomly selected. Races like London, Dublin, Sydney, and Valencia use this system. There is no advantage to applying early or late within the window.
RegistrationFirst-Come, First-Served
Registration opens on a set date and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the race is full. Amsterdam, Athens, Paris, Rome, Seville, and Manchester use this model. Speed matters on opening day.
QualificationTime-Based Entry
You must run a qualifying time at an eligible race to earn your place. Boston is the most famous example. Qualifying standards vary by age and gender.