In short
Major half marathons open entries 4 to 12 months before race day, by lottery or first come, first served: New York until November 11, 2026, Brooklyn around January 5, 2027, Marseille-Cassis around March 11, 2027, Bogotá already open. Lotteries are free; for the others, you need to register as soon as entries open.
The dates
| Race | Days left | Entries | Lottery results | Race day | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bogotá Half Marathon | Date TBA | Entries June 26, 2026 | Lottery results no lottery | Race day late July 2027 | Price 280,000 Colombian pesos (~€60) until December 31, 2026, new prices after that (2027 race) |
 New York City Half Marathon | 9 days until closing | Entries October 21 to November 11, 2026 | Lottery results November 18, 2026 | Race day March 21, 2027 | Price free drawing entry, then $169.20 for non-members of NYRR, $142.76 for members (2027 edition) |
 Valencia Half Marathon | 8 days until opening | Entries November 10 to November 20, 2026 estimated | Lottery results November 24, 2026 estimated | Race day October 24, 2027 | Price Free ballot, €80 for a place won in the ballot, €40 for the first 10,000 runners of the previous edition, €100 on the waiting list (2026 edition) |
| Brooklyn Half Marathon | 64 days until opening | Entries January 5 to January 18, 2027 estimated | Lottery results January 22, 2027 estimated | Race day mid-May 2027 | Price Free to enter the drawing, 2027 bib price not yet published to check |
 Royal Parks Half Marathon | 84 days until opening | Entries January 25 to February 5, 2027 estimated | Lottery results February 11, 2027 estimated | Race day October 10, 2027 | Price £64 plus a £4.95 fee for a ballot place (2025 edition, to be confirmed) to check |
 Marseille-Cassis | 129 days until opening | Entries March 11, 2027 estimated | Lottery results no lottery | Race day late October 2027 | Price €75 per bib, €70 students and FFA members, €80 companies (2026 race) |
 Berlin Half Marathon | 150 days until opening | Entries April 1 to May 27, 2027 estimated | Lottery results June 15, 2027 estimated | Race day early April 2028 (2027: April 4) | Price Free lottery, €89 for a place won in the lottery (2027 race) |
| Barcelona Half Marathon | 192 days until opening | Entries May 13, 2027 estimated | Lottery results no lottery | Race day mid-February 2028 (2027: February 14) | Price €50 for a basic entry, €102.85 and €170.85 with more services (2027 race) |
 Göteborgsvarvet | 202 days until opening | Entries May 23, 2027 estimated | Lottery results no lottery | Race day May 2028 (2027: May 22) | Price 750 to 900 Swedish kronor (~€68 to €81) depending on when you register to check |
| Paris Half Marathon | 309 days until opening | Entries September 7 to September 30, 2027 estimated | Lottery results October 1, 2027 estimated | Race day early March 2028 | Price €79 for a place won in the lottery, €25 for 1,000 "bridge" bibs with conditions, free lottery entry (2027 edition) |
| Great North Run | Date TBA | Entries not announced yet press | Lottery results TBA | Race day September 12, 2027 | Price free ballot, then £70 plus a £3.50 fee if you are drawn, according to the press (2027 edition) to check |
What our guides say
- Bogotá Half Marathon: 2027 entries open, no lottery, until places run out. Sold out on May 15 for 2025, over 2 months before the race. 21 km at ~2,600 m altitude, over 40,000 participants (21 km and 10 km) in 2026.
- New York City Half Marathon: From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park via Times Square. Drawing on November 18, 2026, card charged straight away if you are selected. Places also by qualifying time (applications from October 21 to 28, 2026).
- Valencia Half Marathon: 25,000 bibs in 2026. Priority for 2026 runners from 5 to 9 November 2026, then a free ballot. 2025 cycle: priority from 30 October to 3 November, ballot from 4 to 14 November, draw before a notary on the 17th.
- Brooklyn Half Marathon: 30,341 finishers in 2026, a record. Lottery in January, in 3 pools: New York area, rest of the US, international. 2026 cycle: applications from January 6 to 19, drawing on January 23.
- Royal Parks Half Marathon: Through London's Royal Parks. 2026 cycle: ballot from Monday 26 January to Friday 6 February (17:00), results on Thursday 12 February. Places also available by running for a charity.
- Marseille-Cassis: 20 km and 20,000 bibs. First come, first served, sold out in a few hours, sometimes less. 2026 cycle: general public on Thursday March 12 at 10 a.m., after 3 reserved days (universities, companies, FFA members).
- Berlin Half Marathon: Free lottery, open for ~2 months in spring, a year before the race. 2027 cycle: April 2 to May 28, 2026, results on June 16. €89 only if drawn.
- Barcelona Half Marathon: 40,000 bibs for 2027, gone in 7 days in May 2026. First come, first served, no lottery. 36,000 runners in 2026, a record.
- Göteborgsvarvet: Sold out in ~3 days for 2027, the earliest in its history. Entries open the day after the race, first come, first served. Free waiting list since June 22, 2026.
- Paris Half Marathon: For 2027 (race on 7 March), ballot from 8 September (14:00) to 30 September 2026, nearly 110,000 applicants. 72 hours to pay once drawn. Next ballot, for 2028, expected in September 2027.
- Great North Run: Between Newcastle and South Shields. The first ballot (September 7 to 20, 2026) is over; a second ballot is planned for January 2027, date not yet announced.
Which half marathons have a lottery?
7 lotteries: New York, Brooklyn, Berlin, Valencia, the Royal Parks, Paris and the Great North Run. 4 first come, first served races, no lottery: Marseille-Cassis (20 km), Barcelona, Gothenburg and Bogotá.
Do you need to rush on opening day?
Yes for the 4 races with no lottery: in 2026, Marseille-Cassis sold out in a few hours, Gothenburg in ~3 days, Barcelona in 7 days; Bogotá closes as soon as it is full (May 15 for 2025). No for the 7 lotteries: entering on the first or the last day gives the same odds. One exception: in Valencia, runners from the previous edition must enter during their priority days, or they go back into the lottery.
What if you aren't drawn, or the race is sold out?
- The waiting list: Valencia (€100 in 2026), Gothenburg (free).
- Official resale: Marseille-Cassis (Swika, plus name changes from June to early October), Barcelona (Marketplace).
- A charity place: running for a cause and raising money (Royal Parks, Great North Run, New York, Brooklyn, Berlin).
- An official tour operator: a package that includes the bib (New York, Valencia, Berlin).
- A guaranteed place: New York keeps places for fast runners; Brooklyn gives them to those who ran 6 NYRR virtual races (Virtual 6) during the year.
To check
- The Valencia, Royal Parks, Paris, Brooklyn, Marseille-Cassis, Barcelona, Gothenburg and Berlin dates: estimated from the previous edition, to be confirmed by each organizer.
- Gothenburg: prices from marathons.com, not yet checked on the official website. Brooklyn: 2027 bib price not yet published. Official website
- Great North Run: second ballot date and price (about £70 according to the press), not yet shown by the organizer. Official website
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Frequently asked questions
Do you pay to enter a half marathon lottery?
No, for the 7 lotteries in this guide. You only pay for the bib if you are drawn (€89 in Berlin in 2027). Valencia holds €5 on your card during the lottery, then releases it.
Which half marathon opens first?
New York: the drawing for the March 21, 2027 race is open from October 21 to November 11, 2026.
How much is a half marathon bib?
In our guides, from €40 (Valencia, previous edition runners) to $169.20 (New York, NYRR non-members). Barcelona: €50 for the bib only; Marseille-Cassis: €75.
Are half marathons in the calendar?
Yes, with the marathons: the filter is called “Marathons and halves”.
See also
Bogotá Half MarathonOpens June 26, 2026New York City Half MarathonOpens October 21, 2026Valencia Half MarathonOpens November 10, 2026Brooklyn Half MarathonOpens January 5, 2027Royal Parks Half MarathonOpens January 25, 2027Marseille-CassisOpens March 11, 2027Lotteries and ballotsEvery dateFixed-date bookingsEvery dateMarathons and halvesBy activityNew York City MarathonOpens February 3, 2027Valencia MarathonOpens December 16, 2026London MarathonOpens April 23, 2027Paris MarathonOpens September 7, 2027Berlin MarathonOpens October 1, 2026The World Marathon Majors: how to get a bibPractical guideWhat are my odds in a race lottery?Practical guideLottery, quota, fixed date: the 4 ways to get inThe basics
Sources and checks. Dates, prices and requirements come from the calendar's guides, which give the official source and how reliable each one is. Anything not in them yet is flagged “To check”. Page updated on October 28, 2026.