How to get into the San Sebastian Marathon 2026.
All 5 ways into the San Sebastian Marathon in San Sebastian, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 5 ways into the San Sebastian 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: Register online; bibs are selling out fast. Current price section: from 5501st to 7000th bib, 95€ (all prices include 21% VAT; +5€ + RFEA one-day license fee for athletes without a valid federative.
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
Local residents
Places kept for people who live in the city or region.
At this race: Guipuzcoanos can get a bib for 59 € until reaching 500.
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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: Create a charity challenge on migranodearena.org, choose an NGO and raise funds; the highest-funded challenge with at least €250 raised by November 14th can win one of 50 free charity race bibs.
Organizer's details - 05
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: Accommodation packs selected by Viajes Equinoccio with preferential conditions for runners
Organizer's details
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2026 race, as the organizer announced it.
Ballot opens
6 Nov 2025
Ballot closes
20 Nov 2025
Draw
TBA
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.
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 San Sebastian Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2026 race opened on 6 Nov 2025 and closed on 20 Nov 2025. Dates for the 2027 ballot haven't been announced yet.
- Can I get into the San Sebastian Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Register online; bibs are selling out fast. Current price section: from 5501st to 7000th bib, 95€ (all prices include 21% VAT; +5€ + RFEA one-day license fee for athletes without a valid federative. Local residents: Guipuzcoanos can get a bib for 59 € until reaching 500. Charity place: Create a charity challenge on migranodearena.org, choose an NGO and raise funds; the highest-funded challenge with at least €250 raised by November 14th can win one of 50 free charity race bibs. Tour operator package: Accommodation packs selected by Viajes Equinoccio with preferential conditions for runners.
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