In short
The 2028 Big Sur Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 30, 2028 ✓ date confirmed. To run it, the lottery opens around August 18, 2027 and closes on September 1, with results around September 7.
Estimated date: the drawing for 2027 opened on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 9 a.m. (California time) and closed on 2 September, winners on 8 September. 2028: same weekdays, to be confirmed.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- Aug. 18, 2027 Lottery opens9:00 a.m., Los Angeles time
- Sept. 1, 2027 Lottery entries close
- Sept. 7, 2027 Lottery results
- 30 April 2028 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Price | $295 if you are drawn (2026 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- Have your card readyIt is asked for when entering the drawing, but charged only if you are selected.
- Enter the ballot from August 18, 2027 to September 1, 2027Free. Opens at 9 a.m. California time (2026). You can withdraw before it closes.
- Results on September 7, 2027By email. Selected: your card is charged at once, with no refund afterwards.
- Not drawn? Keep other optionsVIP bib, charity or official tour operator, or Boston 2 Big Sur if you run Boston.
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
When is the 2028 Big Sur Marathon?
On Sunday, April 30, 2028.
Big Sur Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Wednesday, August 18, 2027 at 9:00 a.m., Los Angeles time. Closes on Wednesday, September 1, 2027. Estimated date: the drawing for 2027 opened on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 9 a.m. (California time) and closed on 2 September, winners on 8 September. 2028: same weekdays, to be confirmed. To be confirmed.
Does it cost anything to enter the Big Sur Marathon drawing?
No, the drawing is free. Your card is charged only if you are selected.
How many runners at the Big Sur Marathon?
About 5,000 marathon places according to the organiser, plus the relay and shorter races.
What is Boston 2 Big Sur?
A challenge for Boston Marathon entrants, who run Big Sur a few days later. Places without a drawing, first come, first served (opened on 14 October in 2026).