Paris Marathon 2027 Lottery Results: 166,000 Applied. Are You In?

The Paris Marathon’s first-ever ballot has closed, and the numbers say everything about where this race now sits in the global marathon calendar. Nearly 166,000 runners applied for places in the 50th edition of the ASICS Marathon de Paris — set for Sunday, April 4, 2027. Lottery results started going out by email on Friday, October 2, and are being released in waves. If you applied and have not heard yet, you are still in the running. Every applicant will receive a definitive answer.

The move to a ballot marks the biggest structural change to Paris Marathon registration in the race’s history. New organiser Cadence Running United — which took over from Amaury Sport Organisation on a deal covering 2027 to 2030 — scrapped the tiered first-come-first-served system entirely and replaced it with a flat-price draw open to everyone. The result: 166,000 applications from 165 countries in the first-ever Paris lottery. That is a number that rivals London and puts 2027 among the most contested marathon entries anywhere.

How the New Ballot System Works — and What Changed

For years, getting into the Paris Marathon was a speed game. Places went to whoever reached the registration page first, and the price climbed the longer you waited — from €135 ($153) for the earliest buyers to €179 ($202) near the end. The right time zone and a fast internet connection mattered more than anything else. That system went when Cadence Running United took over from ASO.

For 2027, everyone paid the same price: €169 ($191) for a general entry bib, with a 5 percent discount for holders of a French athletics federation licence. Registration opened on September 8 and the draw closed before results began rolling on October 2. No advantage to entering on day one. No tiered pricing. Just a single draw where 166,000 people had an equal shot.

Roughly 14,000 of those applicants entered as teams. Paris allowed groups of two to six to apply together, with one important rule: if any one name in a group comes out of the draw, the whole group gets in. That is a genuinely useful feature for running clubs and friends targeting the race together, and one worth keeping in mind for future editions if you miss out this year.

What Are the Odds of Getting In?

The 2026 race had 57,464 finishers from roughly 59,000 starters — the biggest field in the race’s history. The 2027 field is expected to be around 60,000, though that number is still being worked out with the city. If it holds at a similar size, there are close to three applicants for every available bib. That ratio tightens further once charity places, corporate allocations and tour operator packages are carved out of the general pool.

For context: those are still far better odds than London, where more than a million people entered the 2027 ballot. The Copenhagen Half Marathon drew 188,522 entries for 45,000 places the same week Paris opened its draw. Across the major races, demand has completely outpaced supply. Paris’s first ballot landed in that environment and pulled 166,000 entries on its debut. That is not going down in future years.

Results Are Rolling Out — Read This Carefully if You Applied

Lottery results started going out by email from 4pm on Friday, October 2. They are not being sent all at once — the organisers are releasing decisions in batches, and they have confirmed that every applicant will receive a definitive yes or no. If you have applied and your inbox is still empty, you are still in the running.

Did Not Get In? You Still Have Options

Missing the ballot is not the end of the road for Paris 2027. There are several legitimate routes to a bib if the draw does not go your way.

• Official resale platform: Opens on December 1, 2026. This is the only sanctioned secondary market for bibs. Avoid third-party resale sites — unofficial transfers are not recognised by the organisers and create problems at race day.
• Charity entry: Commit to raising a minimum of €420 ($475) for a cause partnered with the race. This is a genuine route in, not a fallback — charity places are confirmed bibs, and the fundraising target is achievable with the right lead time before April.
• Social inclusion places: Paris has held back 1,000 places at €50 ($56) specifically for people on French social benefits, job seekers and students on grants. If you qualify, this is a remarkable access point to one of the world’s great marathons.
• Tour operator and corporate packages: Travel companies and official race partners hold allocations separate from the general ballot. These tend to come bundled with accommodation and cost more, but they are a reliable route to a confirmed entry.

If Paris does not work out and you want a big spring marathon without the lottery uncertainty, it is worth knowing the Berlin Marathon ballot for 2027 is open until November 12. There are also several major races that still take entries without a draw at all.

ASICS as Title Partner — What It Actually Means

ASICS has been part of the Paris Marathon for 17 years as a product partner, timing partner and course presence. Stepping up to title partner for the 50th edition is less a surprise than a natural conclusion. The brand’s name derives from the Latin Anima Sana in Corpore Sano — a sound mind in a sound body — and the race’s new identity leans into that with a tagline: La Joie court les rues. Paris runs on joy.

Anyone who has run Paris already knows the city does not just watch. The Champs-Élysées at 8am before the gun, with 50,000 runners shoulder to shoulder and the Arc de Triomphe behind you, does not need a marketing line to be emotional. But the identity is a genuine fit rather than corporate noise.

ASICS has also committed to new initiatives for 2027 including team entries, stronger charitable pathways and a push to connect the race to local communities. The team entry option in particular is worth watching for running clubs that want a Paris trip with a group.

The 50th Edition Course — What We Know

The start and finish on the Champs-Élysées are confirmed. Everything else is new and will only be revealed in early 2027. Cadence Running United has signalled a desire to take the race into more of Paris’s broader neighbourhoods — there has been talk of a possible return to the Left Bank, which has been absent from the course for nearly 20 years.

Until the official 2027 map is published, every course guide available describes the existing ASO-era route as a reference point only. The Bois de Vincennes loop, the Seine bank section and the Boulevard Exelmans climb may or may not appear on the new map. Do not build your race-specific training around a course profile that has not been confirmed yet.

One other detail from the organisers: women made up 33 percent of the 2026 field, up from 25 percent in 2022. They want the race close to an even gender split by 2030. If that trajectory continues, Paris 2027 will already be well ahead of most majors on representation.

The Paris Half Marathon Is Also in Play

The half-marathon on March 7, 2027 runs through its own ballot and drew approximately 110,000 applications from 135 countries. Entry costs €79 ($89). If you want to experience Paris race day without the full marathon commitment — or use it as a dress rehearsal before April — the half is a legitimate target. That ballot has also closed, but the resale and charity routes apply there too.

The PPS Health Clearance — Do Not Complete It Too Early

All runners entering the Paris Marathon are required to hold a valid PPS (Parcours de Prévention Santé) — a digital health clearance available at pps.athle.fr for a one-time fee of €5. It is valid for one year from the date of issue. Paris’s rules require it to be completed within three months of race day, which means do not complete it before January 4, 2027. Get it done, but get the timing right.