When does the Lyon Marathon ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 15 Oct 2026. Results go out on 3 Oct 2027. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.

Can I get into the Lyon Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Registrations open to the general public on 15 October at 14h. Club membership: FFA (French Athletics Federation) licence holders only get a special deal on their registration. Charity place: Choose a charity bib (dossard associatif): reduced registration fee, with a commitment to raise at least 200€, whatever the distance. Charity bibs will open soon. Other: Ouverture des inscriptions pour le grand public le 15 octobre à 14h.

How to get into the Lyon Marathon 2027.

All 5 ways into the Lyon Marathon in Lyon, with the ballot dates.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Lyon 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: Registrations open to the general public on 15 October at 14h
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 (French Athletics Federation) licence holders only get a special deal on their registration.
Organizer's details
04
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: Choose a charity bib (dossard associatif): reduced registration fee, with a commitment to raise at least 200€, whatever the distance. Charity bibs will open soon.
05
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: Ouverture des inscriptions pour le grand public le 15 octobre à 14h.

Ballot dates

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

Next: results

Sun, 3 Oct 2027

Ballot opens
15 Oct 2026
Ballot closes
TBA
Draw
TBA
Results
3 Oct 2027

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 Lyon Marathon ballot open?: The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 15 Oct 2026. Results go out on 3 Oct 2027. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.
Can I get into the Lyon Marathon without the ballot?: Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Registrations open to the general public on 15 October at 14h. Club membership: FFA (French Athletics Federation) licence holders only get a special deal on their registration. Charity place: Choose a charity bib (dossard associatif): reduced registration fee, with a commitment to raise at least 200€, whatever the distance. Charity bibs will open soon. Other: Ouverture des inscriptions pour le grand public le 15 octobre à 14h.

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