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What registrations open in March 2027?

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

3 permit lotteries2 huts2 registrations

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Next opening 119 days Glacier backcountry, March 1

In short

7 fixed-date openings in March: 3 permit lotteries (Glacier backcountry · Half Dome · Wonderland Trail); 2 huts (Mont Blanc, Goûter hut · Mount Olympus huts); 2 registrations (Médoc Marathon · Marseille-Cassis). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).

What opens on a fixed date in March? earliest first

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

  1. 1MarchMon.
    Glacier backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 15Montana, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 119 daysestimated
  2. 1MarchMon.
    Half DomeLottery opens for the permit for the summit cables, closes March 31Yosemite, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 119 daysestimated
  3. 1MarchMon.
    Mont Blanc, Goûter hutBooking opens for the Goûter refugeFrance · Hike · Huts
    in 119 daysestimated
  4. 1MarchMon.
    Mount Olympus hutsBooking opens for the refugesGreece · Hike · Huts
    in 119 daysestimated
  5. 1MarchMon.
    Médoc MarathonRegistration opensPauillac, France · Marathons and halve · Registration
    in 119 daysestimated
  6. 11MarchThu.
    Marseille-CassisRegistration opens, at 10:00 a.m., Paris timeMarseille, France · Marathons and halve · Registration
    in 129 daysestimated
  7. 15MarchMon.
    Wonderland TrailLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 31Mount Rainier, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 133 daysestimated

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

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

Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows

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

Don't miss anything in March

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 March?

7 fixed-date openings: Glacier backcountry (March 1, 2027); Half Dome (March 1, 2027); Mont Blanc, Goûter hut (March 1, 2027); Mount Olympus huts (March 1, 2027); Médoc Marathon (March 1, 2027); Marseille-Cassis (March 11, 2027); Wonderland Trail (March 15, 2027).

What is the first opening in March?

Glacier backcountry: lottery opens for the overnight permit on Monday, March 1, 2027.

Which lotteries run in March?

Glacier backcountry: March 1 to March 15, 2027; Half Dome: March 1 to March 31, 2027; Wonderland Trail: March 15 to March 31, 2027.

Do you need to log in at a set time?

Marseille-Cassis: 10:00 a.m., Paris time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.

Which lotteries come back every month, including March?

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

See also

What opens in February8 fixed-date openingsWhat opens in April9 fixed-date openingsHeading out in March: 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.