In short
4 races: 1 travel package; 3 lotteries. Next opening: Shanghai Marathon, April 28, 2027.
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Upcoming openings soonest first
August 2026
- 1Aug.Sat.Great Wall MarathonTravel package registration opens, closes April 15Tianjin, China · Marathons and halve · Travel packageOpenpress
April 2027
- 28AprilWed.Shanghai MarathonLottery opens, at 3:00 p.m., Shanghai time, closes May 28Shanghai, China · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 177 daysestimated
September 2027
- 10Sept.Fri.Hong Kong MarathonLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Hong Kong time, closes September 19Hong Kong, China · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 312 daysestimated
- 16Sept.Thu.Beijing MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Shanghai time, closes September 21Beijing, China · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 318 daysestimated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next opening?
Shanghai Marathon: lottery opens on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
Which ones use a lottery?
Shanghai Marathon; Hong Kong Marathon; Beijing Marathon.
See also
Sources and checks. Each date comes from its guide, which gives its source and how reliable it is. “Estimated”: worked out from previous years, to be confirmed. “Press”: announced by the specialist press. Page updated on October 27, 2026.