How to get into the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon 2026.

All 2 ways into the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon in Rehoboth Beach, with the ballot dates.

Ways in

There are 2 ways into the Rehoboth Seashore 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: Registration opens 1/4/26 via RunSignup

  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 2026 race, as the organizer announced it.

  1. Ballot opens

    4 Jan 2026

  2. Ballot closes

    TBA

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

FAQ

When does the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon ballot open?
The ballot for the 2026 race opened on 4 Jan 2026. Dates for the 2027 ballot haven't been announced yet.
Can I get into the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon without the ballot?
Yes. Besides the ballot there is one other way in. First come, first served: Registration opens 1/4/26 via RunSignup.

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