In short
4 fixed-date openings in August: 1 travel package (Great Wall Marathon); 3 lotteries (Two Oceans Marathon · Tokyo Marathon · Big Sur Marathon). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).
What opens on a fixed date in August? earliest first
Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookingsQuota permits and tour operators
August 2026
- 1Aug.Sat.Great Wall MarathonTravel package registration opens, closes April 15Tianjin, China · Marathons and halve · Travel packageOpenpress
August 2027
- 4Aug.Wed.Two Oceans MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Johannesburg time, closes August 15Cape Town, South Africa · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 275 daysestimated
- 13Aug.Fri.Tokyo MarathonLottery opens, at 11:00 a.m., Tokyo time, closes August 27Tokyo, Japan · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 284 daysestimated
- 18Aug.Wed.Big Sur MarathonLottery opens, at 9:00 a.m., Los Angeles time, closes September 1California, United States · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 289 daysestimated
Which lotteries come back every month, including August? August 2027 window
- 1Aug.Sun.HallasanBooking opens for the summit access slotJeju, South Korea · Hike · Bookingpress
- 1Aug.Sun.Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes August 25Grand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryestimated
- 1Aug.Sun.The SubwayLottery opens for the canyon permit, closes August 25Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 1Aug.Sun.The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes August 30Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 16Aug.Mon.Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes September 1Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows
- 24weeksJohn Muir TrailBookable in August for a start date from January 16 to February 15, 2028Yosemite, United States · rolling window, 24 weeks before your start date
- 90daysKalalau TrailBookable in August for a start date from October 30 to November 29, 2027Kauai, United States · rolling window, 90 days before your start date
- 30daysYushan, Paiyun LodgeBookable in August for a start date from August 31 to September 30, 2027Taiwan · rolling window, 30 days before your start date
Don't miss anything in August
Add every opening on this page to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before and the day before each one.
Frequently asked questions
What opens in August?
4 fixed-date openings: Great Wall Marathon (August 1, 2026); Two Oceans Marathon (August 4, 2027); Tokyo Marathon (August 13, 2027); Big Sur Marathon (August 18, 2027).
What is the first opening in August?
Great Wall Marathon: travel package registration opens on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Which lotteries run in August?
Two Oceans Marathon: August 4 to August 15, 2027; Tokyo Marathon: August 13 to August 27, 2027; Big Sur Marathon: August 18 to September 1, 2027.
Do you need to log in at a set time?
Two Oceans Marathon: 10:00 a.m., Johannesburg time; Tokyo Marathon: 11:00 a.m., Tokyo time; Big Sur Marathon: 9:00 a.m., Los Angeles time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.
Which lotteries come back every month, including August?
Hallasan; Phantom Ranch; The Subway; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry.