In short
The 2027 Hardrock 100 takes place on Friday, July 9, 2027 ✓ date confirmed. To run it, the lottery opened on October 1, 2026 and closed on October 14, with results on December 5; for 2026, 146 places went to 2,745 applicants, i.e. 5% on average.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Oct. 1, 2026 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- Oct. 14, 2026 Lottery entries close
- Dec. 5, 2026 Lottery results
- July 9, 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet
How reliable these dates are: confirmed by the organizer.
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Your odds in the lottery | 5% on average (2026 edition) 2,745 applicants for 146 lottery places. Your odds depend on your tickets: from 0.3% with 1 ticket to 74% with 512 tickets (men who have never finished the race).Source: Organizer (2026 ticket table) and iRunFar. Rate = places ÷ applicants, our calculation. |
| Price | $450 plus UltraSignup fees, paid only if you are drawn (2027 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
What do you need to enter?
- Have finished a 100-mile race from the official list within the last 2 years.
- 8 hours of volunteer work on a trail or at a race.
To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Applications closed on October 14, 2026At 11:59 pm, on UltraSignup. No more entries possible for 2027.
- Lottery on December 5, 2026Based on your tickets: for never-finishers, they double with each unsuccessful application.
- Drawn? The fee is charged$450 plus UltraSignup fees, on the card given when applying.
- Not drawn? Stay on the waitlistOne list per lottery and per gender. For 2028, keep a valid qualifying race.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Hardrock 100?
On Friday, July 9, 2027.
What are my odds in the Hardrock 100 lottery?
5% on average for the 2026 edition: 2,745 applicants for 146 lottery places. Your odds depend on your tickets: from 0.3% with 1 ticket to 74% with 512 tickets (men who have never finished the race) (source: Organizer (2026 ticket table) and iRunFar).
Hardrock 100 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Closes on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
How much is the Hardrock 100 entry fee?
$450 plus UltraSignup fees, charged only if you are drawn (2027 edition).
How do Hardrock 100 lottery tickets work?
For never-finishers: 2^N tickets, N being the number of unsuccessful applications. Volunteer hours also earn tickets.