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Marine Corps Marathon 2027: when registration opens

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Registration opens (2027) 154 days Monday, April 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., New York time

In short

Marine Corps Marathon 2027: registration opens on Monday, April 5, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m., New York time, based on previous years. Race date: 31 October 2027 ✓ date confirmed.

Estimated date: in 2026, general registration opened on Monday 6 April at 10 a.m. (Washington time). 2027: same weekday, to be confirmed.
To be confirmed once officially announced.
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What are the dates for 2027?

  1. 31 October 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookA bib
Price$240 (2026 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year.

How do you enter, step by step?

  1. Create your account before April 5, 2027On the Marine Corps Marathon site, to save time.
  2. Register on April 5, 2027 from 10 a.m.Washington time (4 p.m. in Paris). First come, first served, no lottery since 2026.
  3. Pay for the bib$240 in 2026. Entry is final: no deferral or transfer, except with optional refund protection.
  4. Sold out? Go through a charityPartner charities have guaranteed bibs, to be assigned before 31 July (2026).
Good to know. Past finishers, active-duty military and the Runners Club (5 MCMs finished) register from late October, before everyone else.

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Frequently asked questions

Marine Corps Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?

Registration opens on Monday, April 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., New York time. Estimated date: in 2026, general registration opened on Monday 6 April at 10 a.m. (Washington time). 2027: same weekday, to be confirmed. To be confirmed.

How much does the Marine Corps Marathon cost?

$240 at the standard rate for the 2026 edition. The 2027 price is not yet published.

Is there still a lottery for the Marine Corps Marathon?

Not in 2026: general registration opened on 6 April at 10 a.m., in order of arrival, after several priority windows.

Can you defer your Marine Corps Marathon bib?

Not for 2026: no deferral or transfer, entry is final. Only the refund protection bought at registration can refund you.

Marine Corps Marathon 2027: when is the race?

Race date: 31 October 2027.

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Sources and checks. 2026 dates, prices and rules, and 2027 race date from the official site (marinemarathon.com). 2027 registration not yet published. Sources: Marine Corps Marathon, registration. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.