In short
4 races: 3 lotteries; 1 registration. Next opening: Royal Parks Half Marathon, January 25, 2027.
Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookings
Upcoming openings soonest first
January 2027
- 25Jan.Mon.Royal Parks Half MarathonLottery opens, closes February 5London, United Kingdom · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 84 daysestimated
April 2027
- 20AprilTue.Manchester MarathonRegistration opens, at 12:00 p.m., London timeManchester, United Kingdom · Marathons and halve · Registrationin 169 daysestimated
- 23AprilFri.London MarathonLottery opens, at 9:00 a.m., London time, closes April 30London, United Kingdom · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 172 daysestimated
Date not announced yet worth watching
- ?TBAGreat North RunOpening date not announced yetNewcastle, United Kingdom · Marathons and halve · Lottery
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next opening?
Royal Parks Half Marathon: lottery opens on Monday, January 25, 2027.
Which ones use a lottery?
Royal Parks Half Marathon; London Marathon; Great North Run.
See also
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 October 27, 2026.