How to get into the Mont Blanc Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Mont Blanc 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: Runners who commit to coming by train or bus can register directly without entering the lottery. 40% of bibs are reserved for this method. Registration opens Wednesday 22 October at 10:00; limited bib

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: Runners using other means of transport must enter a free lottery. 50% of bibs are allocated by lottery. Lottery registration open from Thursday 23 October 2025 at 10:00 to Thursday 30 October 2025 at

3. 03

   Local residents

   Places kept for people who live in the city or region.

   At this race: 10% des dossards réservés aux habitants de la Vallée de Chamonix (Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Vallorcine) venant en transports en commun, à pied ou à vélo.

4. 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: Buy a solidarity bib; proceeds support partner charities and Club des Sports youth projects.

   Organizer's details
5. 05

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: 40% of bibs reserved for participants who commit to coming to Chamonix by train or bus.

Ballot dates

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

1. Ballot opens

   TBA

2. Ballot closes

   1 Nov 2026

3. Draw

   TBA

4. Results

   TBA

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.

FAQ

When does the Mont Blanc Marathon ballot open?

The ballot for the 2027 race closed on 1 Nov 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.

Can I get into the Mont Blanc Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Runners who commit to coming by train or bus can register directly without entering the lottery. 40% of bibs are reserved for this method. Registration opens Wednesday 22 October at 10:00; limited bib. Local residents: 10% des dossards réservés aux habitants de la Vallée de Chamonix (Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Vallorcine) venant en transports en commun, à pied ou à vélo. Charity place: Buy a solidarity bib; proceeds support partner charities and Club des Sports youth projects. Other: 40% of bibs reserved for participants who commit to coming to Chamonix by train or bus.

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