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New York City Half Marathon 2027: when and how to enter the lottery

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Lottery entries close (2027) 9 days Wednesday, November 11, 2026

In short

New York City Half Marathon 2027: lottery entries are accepted from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Results are expected on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Race date: March 21, 2027 ✓ date confirmed.

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What are the 2027 lottery dates?

  1. Oct. 21, 2026 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
  2. Nov. 18, 2026 Lottery results
  3. March 21, 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet

How reliable these dates are: confirmed by the organizer.

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookA spot in the lottery for a bib
PriceFree drawing entry, your card is charged only if you are drawn. Bib price (2027 edition):
  • NYRR non-members $169.20
  • NYRR members $142.76
Price taken from the source, with its year.

How do you enter, step by step?

  1. Create your NYRR accountFree, on nyrr.org: the drawing application goes through it.
  2. Apply for the drawing before November 11, 2026Free. A card is required, charged only if you get a place.
  3. Lottery on November 18, 2026Accepted: card charged at once, $169.20 or $142.76 for an NYRR member (2027).
  4. Not drawn? Charity or tour operatorCharity places with a fundraising pledge, or packages from official tour operators.
Good to know. Entries are neither refundable nor transferable: only apply if you are sure you can come on 21 March 2027.

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

New York City Half Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?

Lottery opens on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Closes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

How much does the NYC Half cost?

$169.20 for an NYRR non-member and $142.76 for a member (2027 edition). Applying for the drawing is free.

Can you enter the NYC Half without the drawing?

Yes: with a qualifying time (applications 21 to 28 October 2026), with a charity or with an official tour operator.

Is the NYC Half entry refundable?

No, entry fees are neither refunded nor transferable to someone else.

New York City Half Marathon 2027: when are the lottery results published?

Results are expected on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

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Sources and checks. Drawing dates, prices and rules taken from the organiser's website (NYRR); no-refund rule as restated by partner tour operators and charities. Sources: NYRR, 2027 NYC Half. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.