How to get into the Coyote Hills Half Marathon 2027.

All 2 ways into the Coyote Hills Half Marathon in Fremont, with the ballot dates.

Ways in

There are 2 ways into the Coyote Hills Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

  1. 01

    First come, first served

    Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

    At this race: Fill out the mail-in registration form and mail in your entry to avoid all processing/credit card fees.

  2. 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.

Ballot dates

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

  1. Ballot opens

    31 Aug 2026

  2. Ballot closes

    14 Sep 2026

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

FAQ

When does the Coyote Hills Half Marathon ballot open?
The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 31 Aug 2026 and closed on 14 Sep 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.
Can I get into the Coyote Hills Half Marathon without the ballot?
Yes. Besides the ballot there is one other way in. First come, first served: Fill out the mail-in registration form and mail in your entry to avoid all processing/credit card fees.

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