When does the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon ballot open?

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. The 2026 ballot opened on 1 Nov 2025.

Can I get into the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Registration is available online via the website until the seventh day before the Event, unless the entry limit has been reached earlier. Charity place: Charity places via Frankfurt Marathon charity partners. Other: A Marathon registration may be transferred to another person up to three weeks before the Event, exclusively online and subject to a processing fee of EUR 20.00.

How to get into the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2027.

All 4 ways into the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon in Frankfurt, with the ballot dates.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, 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 is available online via the website until the seventh day before the Event, unless the entry limit has been reached earlier.
Organizer's details
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
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Charity places via Frankfurt Marathon charity partners
04
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: A Marathon registration may be transferred to another person up to three weeks before the Event, exclusively online and subject to a processing fee of EUR 20.00.

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

Ballot opens
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Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Earlier ballots

2026 race: 1 Nov 2025 – 22 Oct 2026

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Charity places

No charity places listed yet.

We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.

FAQ

When does the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon ballot open?: The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. The 2026 ballot opened on 1 Nov 2025.
Can I get into the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon without the ballot?: Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Registration is available online via the website until the seventh day before the Event, unless the entry limit has been reached earlier. Charity place: Charity places via Frankfurt Marathon charity partners. Other: A Marathon registration may be transferred to another person up to three weeks before the Event, exclusively online and subject to a processing fee of EUR 20.00.

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