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Free Berlin 2027 lottery checklist

Get into the race. Skip the mistakes.

The dates, your way in, the team code, the money and plan B, checked against the official race site. Plus one short email when a ballot opens or closes.

Closes Thu Nov 123 days left
START · FINISH10KHALF30K35K40K

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Six questions, from the start line to the finish. Each one is in the free guide, checked against the official race site on Nov 8, 2026.

Cover of the free Berlin 2027 lottery checklist
  1. START

    Am I too late?

    No. The Berlin 2027 lottery is open until Thu Nov 12, 2026. No closing hour is published, and Berlin is 6 h ahead of New York.

  2. 10K

    Which way in?

    Solo, a team of 2–3, or fast runner with a 2025 or 2026 qualifying time. The choice is final.

  3. HALF

    Going with friends?

    “So I'll just add Jake afterwards…”

    Everyone needs their own account and email. The first person registers the team and shares the team code. It can't be added later.

  4. 30K

    When do I find out, and pay?

    “€215 just to try?”

    Results by email Thu Dec 3. If you're drawn, €215 (about $240) is charged from Fri Dec 4. You pay only if you get in.

  5. 35K

    Can I finish?

    The time limit is 6:15, about 14:18 per mile. Walkers are welcome if they make it.

  6. 40K

    Not drawn?

    “What if I'm not drawn?”

    The official plan Bs: a charity entry, an official tour operator, or volunteering.

42K · Through the Brandenburg Gate to the finish
42K · FINISH

Take the checklist with you.

3 printable pages: dates, ways in, team code, money, time limit, plan B, and a tick list for before you click Enter.

2026–27

Ballot calendar

  1. Thu Nov 12, 2026Berlin 2027Lottery closesSource
  2. Thu Dec 3, 2026Berlin 2027Results by emailSource
  3. Fri Dec 4, 2026Berlin 2027€215 charged if drawnSource
  4. Tue Dec 8, 2026Chicago 2027Lottery results by emailSource
  5. Tue Dec 15, 2026Chicago 2027Pay by 11:59 pm Central if drawnSource
  6. Sun Sep 26, 2027Berlin 2027Race daySource
  7. Sun Oct 10, 2027Chicago 2027Race daySource

Every date links to the official race site (checked Nov 8, 2026). Every new video adds its race here.

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