Paris Marathon introduces lottery system for 2027 race — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
The Paris Marathon introduced a lottery system for the 2027 race, attracting over 166,000 entries. This marks the first time the marathon has used a lottery for general public entries.
Runners had three weeks to enter the draw, with no impact on their chances based on application timing. The 2027 race, scheduled for April 4, will be the event’s 50th edition. Read more culture coverage.
This original Runner World brief is based on reporting from Canadian Running. Visit the source for its complete reporting, context and any later corrections.
Reader questions
Questions about this report
What should runners know about Paris Marathon introduces lottery system for 2027 race?
Over 166,000 runners entered the lottery for 35,000 spots in the 2027 Paris Marathon. The Paris Marathon introduced a lottery system for the 2027 race, attracting over 166,000 entries. This marks the first time the marathon has used a lottery for general public entries.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 2, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated October 2, 2026.
Where can readers find the complete original report?
This summary is based on reporting from Canadian Running. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
THE WEEKLY BRIEFING
Start the week a step ahead.
A concise edit of the running stories worth knowing, sent every Monday.
