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Heading out in March: what to book

What to book, and when, for a trip in March 2027

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Next opening 14 days Grand Canyon backcountry, November 16

In short

20 trails and races for a trip in March: hikes in their best season, and races held that month. Next opening: Grand Canyon backcountry, November 16, 2026. Also: 3 come back every month, 7 can be booked all year.

Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookingsQuota permits and tour operatorsHuts

Upcoming openings soonest first

October 2026

  1. 21Oct.Wed.
    New York City Half MarathonLottery opens, closes November 11New York, United States · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    Open

November 2026

  1. 1Nov.Sun.
    Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes November 25, then every monthGrand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    Openestimated
  2. 1Nov.Sun.
    The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes November 30, then every monthArizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    Open
  3. 16Nov.Mon.
    Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes December 1, then every monthArizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 14 days

January 2027

  1. 1Jan.Fri.
    Angels LandingLottery opens for the permit for the final stretch, closes January 20Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
    in 60 daysestimated

February 2027

  1. 1Feb.Mon.
    Havasupai FallsBooking opens for the campground or lodge, at 8:00 a.m., Phoenix timeArizona, United States · Hike · Booking
    in 91 daysestimated

May 2027

  1. 12MayWed.
    Milford TrackGreat Walks bookings open, at 9:30 a.m., Auckland timeNew Zealand · Hike · Booking
    in 191 daysestimated
  2. 14MayFri.
    Routeburn TrackGreat Walks bookings open, at 9:30 a.m., Auckland timeNew Zealand · Hike · Booking
    in 193 daysestimated
  3. 18MayTue.
    Kepler TrackGreat Walks bookings open, at 9:30 a.m., Auckland timeNew Zealand · Hike · Booking
    in 197 daysestimated

June 2027

  1. 1JuneTue.
    Torres del Paine W and OBooking opens for the refuges and campsitesChile · Hike · Huts
    in 211 daysestimated

July 2027

  1. 6JulyTue.
    Overland TrackBooking opens for the walking pass, at 9:00 a.m., Hobart timeTasmania, Australia · Hike · Booking
    in 246 daysestimated

August 2027

  1. 13Aug.Fri.
    Tokyo MarathonLottery opens, at 11:00 a.m., Tokyo time, closes August 27Tokyo, Japan · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 284 daysestimated

September 2027

  1. 7Sept.Tue.
    Paris Half MarathonLottery opens, at 2:00 p.m., Paris time, closes September 30Paris, France · Marathons and halve · Lottery
    in 309 daysestimated

All year round no single opening date

  1. ∞all year
    Annapurna CircuitBookable all year, no single opening dateNepal · Hike · Agency permit
  2. ∞all year
    Caminito del ReyBookable all year, no single opening dateSpain · Hike · Booking
  3. ∞all year
    Ciudad PerdidaBookable all year, no single opening dateColombia · Hike · Agency permit
  4. ∞all year
    Everest Base CampBookable all year, no single opening dateNepal · Hike · Agency permit
  5. ∞all year
    Kumano KodoBookable all year, no single opening dateJapan · Hike · Huts
  6. ∞all year
    Mount KinabaluBookable all year, no single opening dateMalaysia · Hike · Agency permit
  7. ∞all year
    Three Capes TrackBookable all year, no single opening dateTasmania, Australia · Hike · Huts

Don't miss an opening

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 should you book for a trip in March?

New York City Half Marathon: lottery opens on October 21, 2026; Phantom Ranch: lottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor on November 1, 2026; The Wave: lottery opens for the area permit on November 1, 2026; Grand Canyon backcountry: lottery opens for the overnight permit on November 16, 2026; Angels Landing: lottery opens for the permit for the final stretch on January 1, 2027; Havasupai Falls: booking opens for the campground or lodge on February 1, 2027; Milford Track: great Walks bookings open on May 12, 2027; Routeburn Track: great Walks bookings open on May 14, 2027; Kepler Track: great Walks bookings open on May 18, 2027; Torres del Paine W and O: booking opens for the refuges and campsites on June 1, 2027; Overland Track: booking opens for the walking pass on July 6, 2027; Tokyo Marathon: lottery opens on August 13, 2027; Paris Half Marathon: lottery opens on September 7, 2027; Annapurna Circuit: all year; Caminito del Rey: all year; Ciudad Perdida: all year; Everest Base Camp: all year; Kumano Kodo: all year; Mount Kinabalu: all year; Three Capes Track: all year.

What is the next opening?

Grand Canyon backcountry: lottery opens for the overnight permit on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Which ones use a lottery?

New York City Half Marathon; Phantom Ranch; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry; Angels Landing; Tokyo Marathon; Paris Half Marathon.

Which ones can be booked all year?

Annapurna Circuit; Caminito del Rey; Ciudad Perdida; Everest Base Camp; Kumano Kodo; Mount Kinabalu; Three Capes Track.

See also

Heading out in February: what to book14 trails and racesHeading out in April: what to book25 trails and racesWhat opens in MarchEvery opening this month
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. Months for a trip: the trail's best season, or the month of the race. Page updated on October 27, 2026.