In short
5 fixed-date openings in October: 4 lotteries (Berlin Marathon · Hardrock 100 · Chicago Marathon · New York City Half Marathon); 1 hut (Tour du Mont Blanc). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).
What opens on a fixed date in October? earliest first
Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookingsHuts
- 1Oct.Thu.Berlin MarathonLottery opens, closes November 12Berlin, Germany · Marathons and halve · LotteryOpen
- 1Oct.Thu.Hardrock 100Lottery opens, closes October 14Colorado, United States · Ultra-trail · LotteryClosed
- 8Oct.Thu.Chicago MarathonLottery opens, at 8:00 a.m., Chicago time, closes October 29Illinois, United States · Marathons and halve · LotteryClosed
- 15Oct.Thu.Tour du Mont BlancBooking opens for the refugesFrance, Italy, Switzerland · Hike · HutsOpen
- 21Oct.Wed.New York City Half MarathonLottery opens, closes November 11New York, United States · Marathons and halve · LotteryOpen
Which lotteries come back every month, including October? October 2027 window
- 1Oct.Fri.HallasanBooking opens for the summit access slotJeju, South Korea · Hike · Bookingpress
- 1Oct.Fri.Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes October 25Grand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryestimated
- 1Oct.Fri.The SubwayLottery opens for the canyon permit, closes October 25Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 1Oct.Fri.The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes October 30Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 16Oct.Sat.Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes November 1Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows
- 24weeksJohn Muir TrailBookable in October for a start date from March 17 to April 16, 2028Yosemite, United States · rolling window, 24 weeks before your start date
- 90daysKalalau TrailBookable in October for a start date from December 30 to January 29, 2028Kauai, United States · rolling window, 90 days before your start date
- 30daysYushan, Paiyun LodgeBookable in October for a start date from October 31 to November 30, 2027Taiwan · rolling window, 30 days before your start date
Don't miss anything in October
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 October?
5 fixed-date openings: Berlin Marathon (October 1, 2026); Hardrock 100 (October 1, 2026); Chicago Marathon (October 8, 2026); Tour du Mont Blanc (October 15, 2026); New York City Half Marathon (October 21, 2026).
What is the first opening in October?
Berlin Marathon: lottery opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Which lotteries run in October?
Berlin Marathon: October 1 to November 12, 2026; Hardrock 100: October 1 to October 14, 2026; Chicago Marathon: October 8 to October 29, 2026; New York City Half Marathon: October 21 to November 11, 2026.
Do you need to log in at a set time?
Chicago Marathon: 8:00 a.m., Chicago time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.
Which lotteries come back every month, including October?
Hallasan; Phantom Ranch; The Subway; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry.