In short
Berlin Half Marathon 2028: lottery entries should be accepted from Thursday, April 1, 2027 to Thursday, May 27, 2027. Results are expected on Tuesday, June 15, 2027. Race date: early April 2028 (2027: April 4).
Entry dates estimated from previous years.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- April 1, 2027 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- May 27, 2027 Lottery entries close
- June 15, 2027 Lottery results
- Early April 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Price | Free lottery, €89 for a place won in the lottery (2027 race)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
How does the Berlin Half Marathon lottery work?
The lottery is open for ~2 months in spring, a year before the race: for 2027, from April 2 to May 28, 2026, results on June 16. It is free: you only pay €89 if drawn. Without the lottery, partner charities and tour operators remain.
| Phase | Who | For 2027 (recorded) | For 2028 (estimate) | Guaranteed bib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 Lottery | Who Everyone, alone or as a team of 2 or 3 | For 2027 (recorded) April 2 to May 28, 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) around April 1, 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, drawing |
| Step 2 Results | Who Answer by email, €89 charged if drawn | For 2027 (recorded) June 16, 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) around June 15, 2027 | Guaranteed bib Yes, if drawn |
| No drawing Charities and tour operators | Who Charity place or travel package | For 2027 (recorded) all year | For 2028 (estimate) all year | Guaranteed bib While they last |
2027 schedule taken from Run Republic and the official website (generali-berliner-halbmarathon.de) on October 27, 2026. Dates for 2028 estimated from 2027, to be checked.
What do you need to enter?
- Born in 2011 or earlier (2027 rule).
- Bib in your name: it cannot be transferred.
- Enter alone or as a team of 2 or 3: the whole team is drawn, or nobody.
To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Decide: alone or as a teamTeam of 2 or 3: drawn all together, or none.
- Enter the ballot from April 1, 2027Free, open for ~2 months. The day you enter does not change your odds.
- Watch your email around June 15, 2027If drawn: €89 charged (2027 price). Bib in your name, not transferable.
Dates from past years
| Edition | Lottery opens | Lottery entries close | Lottery results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 2, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | June 16, 2026 |
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Berlin Half Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Thursday, April 1, 2027. Closes on Thursday, May 27, 2027. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.
Is the Berlin Half on the same weekend as the marathon?
No: the half is run in early April (April 4, 2027), the marathon in late September. They are two separate lotteries from the same organizer, SCC Events.
Can you transfer a Berlin Half Marathon bib?
No: the bib is in your name and cannot be transferred to someone else (2027 rule).
Berlin Half Marathon 2028: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Tuesday, June 15, 2027.
Berlin Half Marathon: how much does it cost?
Free lottery, €89 for a place won in the lottery (2027 race). Price taken from the source, with its year.