In short
Paris Marathon 2028: lottery entries should be accepted from Tuesday, September 7, 2027 to Thursday, September 30, 2027, starting at 2:00 p.m., Paris time. Results are expected on Friday, October 1, 2027. Race date: early April 2028 (2027: April 4).
4 April 2027 race: entries closed. Places were allocated by the September 2026 ballot. Only the official resale remains, from 1 December 2026.
April 2028 race: next ballot. Entries expected in September 2027, dates to be confirmed. This is the ballot this page tracks.
To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- Sept. 7, 2027 Lottery opens to all
(French and international runners)2:00 p.m., Paris time - Sept. 30, 2027 Lottery entries close
- Oct. 1, 2027 Lottery results
- Early April 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Your odds in the lottery | at least ~21% (estimate, 2027 edition) 166,000 applicants. The race's first lottery, applicants from 165 countries. Exact number of bibs drawn not published.Source: Organizer, reported by Stadion and Reference Trail. Estimate, our calculation: at least 35,000 bibs in the lottery (2027 rules, reported by Reference Trail) ÷ 166,000 applicants. to be checked |
| Price | €169 flat rate, free lottery entry (2027 edition) All prices ↓ |
How to get a bib for the Paris Marathon?
The main way in is the free drawing: 166,000 applicants for 2027, at least 35,000 bibs. The next one, for 2028, is expected around September 7, 2027. Without the drawing, there is the charity bib (€420 raised for a charity), partner tour operators and the official resale, opening December 1, 2026 for the April 4, 2027 race.
| Phase | Who | For 2027 (recorded) | For 2028 (estimate) | Guaranteed bib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing General drawing | Who Everyone, French and international, aged 18 during the year (2027: born in 2007 or earlier) | For 2027 (recorded) Applications September 8 to 30, 2026, results from October 1 | For 2028 (estimate) Around September 7, 2027, results around October 1 | Guaranteed bib No, 166,000 applicants for 2027 |
| Drawing Team entry | Who Teams of 2 to 6 runners, one single application: the whole team is selected, or nobody | For 2027 (recorded) Same dates as the drawing | For 2028 (estimate) Same dates as the drawing | Guaranteed bib No, but all together |
| Drawing Passerelle bib (reduced price) | Who Jobseekers, students on a means-tested grant, recipients of French RSA or AAH benefits, with proof: 1,000 bibs at €50 | For 2027 (recorded) Box to tick in the drawing application, September 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) Around September 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, separate drawing, then the general one |
| Drawing Extra drawings | Who Applicants not selected, when selected runners did not pay within 72 hours | For 2027 (recorded) From October 2026, no date announced | For 2028 (estimate) From October 2027 | Guaranteed bib No, depending on spots left |
| No drawing Charity bib | Who Everyone: €85 fee plus at least €420 raised, for one of ~60 charities | For 2027 (recorded) Open, spots still available on October 26, 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) Around autumn 2027 | Guaranteed bib Yes, once €420 is raised |
| No drawing Official resale | Who Runners without a bib, when an entrant can no longer run (bibs are named, no private swaps) | For 2027 (recorded) Opens December 1, 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) Around December 2027 | Guaranteed bib Depending on resales |
| No drawing Partner tour operator | Who Runners who want a travel package with a bib | For 2027 (recorded) Offers announced as "coming soon" in October 2026 | For 2028 (estimate) To be announced | Guaranteed bib Yes, package price |
| No drawing Corporate offer | Who Employees entered by their company, a team challenge over several months | For 2027 (recorded) On request to the organizer | For 2028 (estimate) On request to the organizer | Guaranteed bib Depending on the offer, to be checked |
2026 dates checked on asicsmarathondeparis.com (home page, FAQ) and the charity bib site on October 26, 2026. 35,000-bib quota and Passerelle bib eligibility: 2027 rules, reported by Reference Trail and Stadion. 2028 dates estimated from this calendar, to be checked.
How much is a Paris Marathon bib?
The drawing is free. If you are selected, the 2027 bib costs €169, one price for everyone, 5 % less for French Athletics Federation (FFA) members, to be paid within 72 hours. The Passerelle bib costs €50, the charity bib €85 plus €420 raised.
| Who, and until when | Price 2027 |
|---|---|
| General drawing if selected, pay within 72 hours | €169 |
| FFA members 2026-2027 if selected, conditions apply | -5% |
| Passerelle bib (reduced price) 1,000 spots, with proof | €50 |
| Charity bib fee, plus at least €420 raised | €85 |
| Partner tour operator travel and bib included | Package |
2027 prices checked on asicsmarathondeparis.com and the charity bib site on October 26, 2026. 5 % reduction for FFA members according to Stadion and Reference Trail. 2028 prices not published yet.
How does race weekend work? 2026 edition, to be reviewed for 2027
In 2026, bibs were collected at the Run Experience expo (Porte de Versailles) from Thursday to Saturday, never on race day. On Sunday, pens started from 7:55 to 11:32 a.m. on the Champs-Élysées, with the finish on Avenue Foch. For 2027, the new organiser announces a new course and water every 2.5 km.
| Bib collection Run Experience expo, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 1 (15th arrondissement), free entry: Thursday 3 to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (9 to 11 April in 2026). Registration QR code and ID. The expo stays in 2027, details in early 2027. |
| Licence or PPS Without a French athletics (FFA) licence, the online health course (PPS) at pps.athle.fr, with its number entered in your runner account at least 7 days before the race (2026 rule). No PPS or licence, no bib. |
| Start Avenue des Champs-Élysées, at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe. Each pen opens 20 minutes before it starts (table below): arrive late and your wave is not guaranteed. Pen changes only at the expo, with an official time less than 4 years old. |
| Bag drop Free, on Avenue Foch (finish side), open from 7 a.m. Bags up to 45 × 36 × 20 cm, returned when you show your bib. |
| Aid stations In 2026: 9 full aid stations (km 4.8, 8.7, 13.3, 16.8, 21.3, 24.2, 30.6, 35.1 and 38.8) with bananas, gingerbread, dried fruit, sugar and salted crackers, plus 4 water points (km 22.5, 29, 32.6 and 37). No cups: bring your own container. For 2027, water every 2.5 km is announced. 32 pacers. |
| Time limit 6 hours in 2026 according to the press (u-Trail), not published by the organiser: to be checked in the 2027 rules. |
| Finish Avenue Foch, near the Arc de Triomphe: medal, finisher T-shirt (optional from 2027) and food. |
| Metro and RER Start and finish: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (RER A, lines 1, 2 and 6), Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9), Porte Dauphine (line 2). Expo: Porte de Versailles (line 12, trams T2 and T3a, buses 39, 42 and 49). |
| 2026 in figures 58,880 starters and 57,464 finishers (Reference Trail). Among entrants, 29% from abroad and 49% running their first marathon (Marathons.com). |
What time does each pen start?
| Start | Target time |
|---|---|
| 7:55 a.m. | Wheelchair athletes |
| 8:00 a.m. | Elites and preferred pen |
| 8:03 a.m. | 3:00 pen |
| 8:19 a.m. | Para athletes (FFH) |
| 8:22 a.m. | 3:15 pen |
| 8:44 a.m. | 3:30 pen |
| 9:34 a.m. | 3:45 pen |
| 10:19 a.m. | 4:00 pen |
| 11:10 a.m. | 4:15 pen |
| 11:32 a.m. | 4:30 pen |
2026 times and services (previous organiser, ASO), checked on Marathons.com and Reference Trail on 27 October 2026: the official 2026 site is no longer online. The 2027 guide is not out yet, so anything may change.
What do you need to enter?
- FFA race license or the online PPS health course (Parcours prévention santé).
To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Alone or as a team?Team of 2 to 6: everyone is selected together, or nobody.
- Apply from September 7, 2027Free, until the end of September. Applying early does not improve your odds.
- Selected? Pay within 72 hours€169 in 2027, otherwise the spot goes to another applicant.
- Not selected? There are other waysExtra drawings, charity bib (€420 raised), official resale.
Dates from past years
| Edition | Lottery opens | Lottery entries close | Lottery results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | September 8, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
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Frequently asked questions
Paris Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens to all (French and international runners) on Tuesday, September 7, 2027 at 2:00 p.m., Paris time. Closes on Thursday, September 30, 2027. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.
How can I run the Paris Marathon without the drawing?
With a charity bib: €85 fee and at least €420 raised for one of ~60 partner charities. Other ways: a package from a partner tour operator, the corporate offer, or the official resale, opening December 1, 2026 for the April 4, 2027 race.
What should I do if I am selected for the Paris Marathon?
Pay for your bib within 72 hours of the email: €169 in 2027, 5 % less for FFA members. After that, the spot is offered to another applicant. The bib is in your name and cannot be transferred.
Can I enter the Paris Marathon drawing as a team?
Yes, 2 to 6 runners with one application: if it is selected, the whole team can buy their bibs, otherwise nobody can. You do not have to run together on race day.
Can I resell my Paris Marathon bib?
Only on the official resale platform, opening December 1, 2026 for the 2027 race. Bibs are in your name: giving or selling one directly to someone is not allowed.