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Browse hard-to-enter races and their legitimate entry routes.

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marquee race guides: 264
entry paths documented: 191
event listings indexed: 7
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Marquee guides are hand-researched. Broader event listings are indexed separately; only source-verified routes can appear as open Plan B options.

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50K

Dates tracked3 route typesLottery Only

Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Ultra 50k / Road / Apr 11, 2026

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Abbott Majors

The major marathon entry routes in one place.

Capped 56km road ultra using a ballot system and qualifying standards.

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0No verified-open route

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155M

Dates tracked1 route typeVery Hard

Marathon des Sables Legendary

Ouarzazate, Sahara, MA

Trail / Trail / Apr 3, 2026 (estimated)

Multi-stage desert race with package-style direct registration and waitlist if full.

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42K

Dates tracked3 route typesLottery Only

Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich

Valencia, Valencian Community, ES

Marathon / Road / Dec 6, 2026

Fast, high-demand marathon now using loyalty, ballot, and waiting-list routes.

BallotGeneral EntryWaitlist

0No verified-open route

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21K

Dates tracked3 route typesLottery Only

Great North Run

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB

Half / Road / Sep 13, 2026

Huge half marathon with ballot, membership, elite, and charity routes.

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42K

Dates tracked3 route typesCompetitive

Marine Corps Marathon

Arlington, VA, US

Marathon / Road / Oct 25, 2026

Large US marathon with staggered priority, bundles, general registration, runners club, and charity routes.

CharityGeneral EntryResale Transfer

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21K

Dates tracked2 route typesLottery Only

London Landmarks Half Marathon

London, England, GB

Half / Road / Apr 12, 2026

Central London half marathon with a short public ballot and charity-focused entry.

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100M

Dates tracked3 route typesLottery Only

Leadville Trail 100 Run

Leadville, CO, US

Ultra 100m / Trail / Aug 22, 2026

High-altitude 100-mile lottery with camp, charity, coaching, and member routes.

BallotCharityTour Operator

0No verified-open route

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100M

Dates tracked2 route typesLottery Only

Hardrock 100

Silverton, CO, US

Ultra 100m / Trail / Jul 9, 2027

Mountain 100-mile lottery requiring qualifying races and service requirements.

BallotQualifier

0No verified-open route

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100K

Dates tracked2 route typesCompetitive

Ultra-trail Cape Town 100K

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Ultra 100k / Trail / Nov 21, 2026

Destination trail ultra with multiple distances and direct registration while available.

General EntryResale Transfer

0No verified-open route

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100K

Dates tracked2 route typesLottery Only

Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto, IT

Ultra 100k / Trail / Jun 26, 2026

UTMB World Series event with pre-registration lottery, UTMB Index requirements, and priority registration.

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100K

Dates tracked2 route typesLottery Only

Eiger Ultra Trail 101K

Grindelwald, Bern, CH

Ultra 100k / Trail / Jun 11, 2026

UTMB World Series alpine race with lottery allocation for major distances.

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42K

Dates tracked2 route typesLottery Only

Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon

Zegama, Basque Country, ES

Trail / Trail / May 17, 2026

Highly demanded mountain marathon with short pre-registration and public lottery.

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0No verified-open route

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