How to get into the D-Day Landings Marathon 2027.

All 3 ways into the D-Day Landings Marathon in Normandy, with the ballot dates.

Ways in

There are 3 ways into the D-Day Landings 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: Team registration from 10 participants, from 4 November 2026 to 13 May 2027, while places last.

    Organizer's details
  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.

  3. 03

    Other

    Another route the organizer offers.

    At this race: Bib exchange (bourse aux dossards): runners can sell and buy bibs between themselves directly from the registration platform.

    Organizer's details

Ballot dates

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

Next: ballot opens

Wed, 4 Nov 2026

  1. Ballot opens

    4 Nov 2026

  2. Ballot closes

    TBA

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

FAQ

When does the D-Day Landings Marathon ballot open?
The ballot for the 2027 race opens on 4 Nov 2026.
Can I get into the D-Day Landings Marathon without the ballot?
Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. First come, first served: Team registration from 10 participants, from 4 November 2026 to 13 May 2027, while places last. Other: Bib exchange (bourse aux dossards): runners can sell and buy bibs between themselves directly from the registration platform.

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