When does the Abalone Marathon de Nantes ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 22 Sep 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.

Can I get into the Abalone Marathon de Nantes without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Registration opens to everyone on 22 September 2026 at 12h for all events; places are limited and some events may sell out quickly. Club membership: FFA licence holders of Loire-Atlantique clubs get a dedicated registration period from 21 September 12h to 22 September 11h59. Other: Volunteers from the 2026 edition get priority access to registration from 14 to 20 September 2026.

How to get into the Abalone Marathon de Nantes 2027.

All 4 ways into the Abalone Marathon de Nantes in Nantes, with the ballot dates.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Abalone Marathon de Nantes, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

01
First come, first served
Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.
At this race: Registration opens to everyone on 22 September 2026 at 12h for all events; places are limited and some events may sell out quickly.
02
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
03
Club membership
Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.
At this race: FFA licence holders of Loire-Atlantique clubs get a dedicated registration period from 21 September 12h to 22 September 11h59.
04
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: Volunteers from the 2026 edition get priority access to registration from 14 to 20 September 2026.

Ballot dates

The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.

Ballot opens
22 Sep 2026
Ballot closes
TBA
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA

FAQ

When does the Abalone Marathon de Nantes ballot open?: The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 22 Sep 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.
Can I get into the Abalone Marathon de Nantes without the ballot?: Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Registration opens to everyone on 22 September 2026 at 12h for all events; places are limited and some events may sell out quickly. Club membership: FFA licence holders of Loire-Atlantique clubs get a dedicated registration period from 21 September 12h to 22 September 11h59. Other: Volunteers from the 2026 edition get priority access to registration from 14 to 20 September 2026.

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