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What registrations open in July 2027?

Lotteries, permits, huts and race entries opening in July 2027

1 booking1 lottery

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Next opening 246 days Overland Track, July 6

In short

2 fixed-date openings in July: 1 booking (Overland Track); 1 lottery (Osaka Marathon). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).

What opens on a fixed date in July? earliest first

Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookings

  1. 6JulyTue.
    Overland TrackBooking opens for the walking pass, at 9:00 a.m., Hobart timeTasmania, Australia · Hike · Booking
    in 246 daysestimated
  2. 28JulyWed.
    Osaka MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Tokyo time, closes August 27Osaka, Japan · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 268 daysestimated

Which lotteries come back every month, including July? July 2027 window

  1. 1JulyThu.
    HallasanBooking opens for the summit access slotJeju, South Korea · Hike · Booking
    press
  2. 1JulyThu.
    Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes July 25Grand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    estimated
  3. 1JulyThu.
    The SubwayLottery opens for the canyon permit, closes July 25Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
  4. 1JulyThu.
    The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes July 30Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
  5. 16JulyFri.
    Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes August 1Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery

Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows

  1. 24weeks
    John Muir TrailBookable in July for a start date from December 16 to January 15, 2028Yosemite, United States · rolling window, 24 weeks before your start date
  2. 90days
    Kalalau TrailBookable in July for a start date from September 29 to October 29, 2027Kauai, United States · rolling window, 90 days before your start date
  3. 30days
    Yushan, Paiyun LodgeBookable in July for a start date from July 31 to August 30, 2027Taiwan · rolling window, 30 days before your start date

Don't miss anything in July

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 July?

2 fixed-date openings: Overland Track (July 6, 2027); Osaka Marathon (July 28, 2027).

What is the first opening in July?

Overland Track: booking opens for the walking pass on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.

Which lotteries run in July?

Osaka Marathon: July 28 to August 27, 2027.

Do you need to log in at a set time?

Overland Track: 9:00 a.m., Hobart time; Osaka Marathon: 10:00 a.m., Tokyo time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.

Which lotteries come back every month, including July?

Hallasan; Phantom Ranch; The Subway; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry.

See also

What opens in June3 fixed-date openingsWhat opens in August4 fixed-date openingsHeading out in July: what to bookWhat to book, and whenWhat are my odds in a race lottery?Practical guideRecreation.gov: winning US permit lotteriesPractical guideTime zones: never miss an opening abroadPractical guide
Sources and checks. Each date comes from its guide, which gives its source and how reliable it is. “Estimated”: worked out from previous years, to be confirmed. “Press”: announced by the specialist press. Page updated on November 2, 2026.