The big seven.

Seven of the biggest, most storied marathons on earth. Getting in is the hard part: most allocate places by public ballot, Boston takes qualifiers only, and all of them offer charity and tour-operator places besides. Here's when each runs next and how its entry works.

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The seven

01 / 07 · 7 MAR 2027

Partly open

Tokyo

Shinjuku to Tokyo Station, past Asakusa and the Imperial Palace.

Ballot window
15 Aug – 31 Aug 2026
Entry fee
¥23,100
Field size
~36,000
Record (men)
2:02:16
Record (women)
2:15:55

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package

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02 / 07 · 19 APR 2027

Partly open

Boston

Hopkinton to Boylston Street. You have to qualify.

Entry window
13 Sep – 17 Sep 2026
Entry fee
$270
Field size
~26,000
Record (men)
2:03:02
Record (women)
2:19:59

Ways in

  • Qualifying time
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package

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03 / 07 · 25 APR 2027

Partly open

London

Greenwich to The Mall, over Tower Bridge.

Ballot window
27 Apr – 2 May 2026
Entry fee
£79
Field size
~56,000
Record (men)
2:01:25
Record (women)
2:15:50

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Qualifying time
  • Club membership
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package
  • Other

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04 / 07 · 29 AUG 2027

Not open yet

Sydney

Across the Harbour Bridge to the steps of the Opera House.

Ballot window
4 Nov – 30 Nov 2026
Entry fee
A$295
Field size
~35,000

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package

Opens 4 Nov 2026. Add it to your Radar and we'll remind you before it closes.

Course & entry details

05 / 07 · 26 SEP 2027

Open

Berlin

The world-record course. Through the Brandenburg Gate.

Ballot window
1 Oct – 2 Nov 2026
Entry fee
€165
Field size
~54,000
Record (men)
2:01:09
Record (women)
2:11:53

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package
Course & entry details

06 / 07 · 10 OCT 2027

Partly open

Chicago

Twenty-nine neighbourhoods, one flat, fast loop.

Ballot window
8 Oct – 29 Oct 2026
Entry fee
$335
Field size
~54,000
Record (men)
2:00:35
Record (women)
2:09:56

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Qualifying time
  • Club membership
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package
  • Other

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Course & entry details

07 / 07 · 7 NOV 2027

Not open yet

New York

Five boroughs, fifty thousand finishers, one avenue of noise.

Ballot window
3 Feb – 24 Feb 2027
Entry fee
$315
Field size
~55,000
Record (men)
2:04:58
Record (women)
2:19:51

Ways in

  • Ballot
  • Qualifying time
  • Club membership
  • Charity place
  • Tour operator package

Opens 3 Feb 2027. Add it to your Radar and we'll remind you before it closes.

Course & entry details

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