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What registrations open in September 2027?

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

7 lotteries2 registrations

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Next opening 303 days Prague Marathon, September 1

In short

9 fixed-date openings in September: 7 lotteries (Sydney Marathon · Lavaredo Ultra Trail · Paris Half Marathon · Paris Marathon · Comrades Marathon · Hong Kong Marathon · Beijing Marathon); 2 registrations (Prague Marathon · Boston Marathon). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).

What opens on a fixed date in September? earliest first

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

September 2026

  1. 29Sept.Tue.
    Sydney MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Sydney time, closes October 19Sydney, Australia · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    Closed

September 2027

  1. 1Sept.Wed.
    Prague MarathonRegistration opensPrague, Czechia · Marathons and halve · Registration
    in 303 daysestimated
  2. 6Sept.Mon.
    Lavaredo Ultra TrailLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Rome time, closes September 13Dolomites, Italy · Ultra-trail · Lottery
    in 308 daysestimated
  3. 7Sept.Tue.
    Paris Half MarathonLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Paris time, closes September 30Paris, France · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 309 daysestimated
  4. 7Sept.Tue.
    Paris MarathonLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Paris time, closes September 30Paris, France · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 309 daysestimated
  5. 8Sept.Wed.
    Comrades MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Johannesburg time, closes September 21Durban, South Africa · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 310 daysestimated
  6. 10Sept.Fri.
    Hong Kong MarathonLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Hong Kong time, closes September 19Hong Kong, China · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 312 daysestimated
  7. 13Sept.Mon.
    Boston MarathonRegistration opens, at 10:00 a.m., New York time, closes September 17Massachusetts, United States · Marathons and halve · Registration
    in 315 daysestimated
  8. 16Sept.Thu.
    Beijing MarathonLottery opens, at 10:00 a.m., Shanghai time, closes September 21Beijing, China · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 318 daysestimated

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

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

Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows

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

Don't miss anything in September

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 September?

9 fixed-date openings: Sydney Marathon (September 29, 2026); Prague Marathon (September 1, 2027); Lavaredo Ultra Trail (September 6, 2027); Paris Half Marathon (September 7, 2027); Paris Marathon (September 7, 2027); Comrades Marathon (September 8, 2027); Hong Kong Marathon (September 10, 2027); Boston Marathon (September 13, 2027); Beijing Marathon (September 16, 2027).

What is the first opening in September?

Sydney Marathon: lottery opens on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Which lotteries run in September?

Sydney Marathon: September 29 to October 19, 2026; Lavaredo Ultra Trail: September 6 to September 13, 2027; Paris Half Marathon: September 7 to September 30, 2027; Paris Marathon: September 7 to September 30, 2027; Comrades Marathon: September 8 to September 21, 2027; Hong Kong Marathon: September 10 to September 19, 2027; Beijing Marathon: September 16 to September 21, 2027.

Do you need to log in at a set time?

Sydney Marathon: 10:00 a.m., Sydney time; Lavaredo Ultra Trail: 2:00 p.m., Rome time; Paris Half Marathon: 2:00 p.m., Paris time; Paris Marathon: 2:00 p.m., Paris time; Comrades Marathon: 10:00 a.m., Johannesburg time; Hong Kong Marathon: 2:00 p.m., Hong Kong time; Boston Marathon: 10:00 a.m., New York time; Beijing Marathon: 10:00 a.m., Shanghai time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.

Which lotteries come back every month, including September?

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

See also

What opens in August4 fixed-date openingsWhat opens in October5 fixed-date openingsHeading out in September: 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.