{"id":228054,"date":"2025-06-07T13:31:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/?p=228054"},"modified":"2025-06-07T13:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:40:42","slug":"limit-of-wins-in-additional-abbott-world-marathon-majors-draws-official-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/limit-of-wins-in-additional-abbott-world-marathon-majors-draws-official-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Limit of Wins in Additional Abbott World Marathon Majors Draws \u2013 Official Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

Limit of Wins in Additional Abbott World Marathon Majors Draws \u2013 Official Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Additional Abbott World Marathon Majors (WMM) draws are a unique opportunity for runners who already have several stars and want to secure entries to the world\u2019s most prestigious marathons. If you\u2019re interested in what these draws are and who can participate, I explain all the details in a separate article \u2013 link below. Today, however, I\u2019m focusing on one very important aspect: the limit on how many times you can win in these additional draws.<\/p>\n

Can you win more than one spot in a year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many runners who receive an invitation to the additional AbbottWMM draw wonder if it\u2019s possible to win entries to more than one marathon in the same calendar year. The answer is clear: you cannot win more than one spot in the additional Abbott World Marathon Majors draws in a single year.<\/p>\n

The organizers have clearly defined this rule: if you are selected to run, for example, the Berlin 2025 Marathon through the additional draw, you cannot win a spot for another marathon from the series\u2014such as Chicago or Tokyo\u2014in the same year. The only exception applies to draws for different years: you could win a spot for Berlin 2025 and Tokyo 2026, but not for two marathons in 2025.<\/p>\n

Official rules explained in Abbott\u2019s email:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why does this limit exist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The limit on wins in the additional AbbottWMM draws was introduced to give as many runners as possible the chance to secure a coveted spot at the starting line. Thanks to this rule, more people can fulfill their dream of collecting all the stars and joining the ranks of Six Star Finishers. In practice, this means that even if you enter multiple draws and luck smiles on you more than once, you will only be able to use one spot in a given year.<\/p>\n

How does it work in practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 You can enter all available additional draws for the given year that you are eligible for.
\n\u2022 If you are drawn more than once, you can only choose one spot \u2013 the others are forfeited.
\n\u2022 In the following year, you can participate in the draws again and try to secure another spot.<\/p>\n

How to increase your chances?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though the win limit applies, it\u2019s worth entering all the draws you are eligible for. This maximizes your chances of securing a spot in your chosen marathon. However, remember to plan your strategy carefully and be ready to make a quick decision if you get lucky in more than one draw.<\/p>\n

You can read more about how to increase your chances and how the star system works in my guide: \u201cRoad to the Majors 2025 \u2013 How to Increase Your Chances of Participating in WMM Marathons?\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to know more about Abbott World Marathon Majors marathons?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in the rules, news, and practical tips for participating in WMM marathons, be sure to visit the World Marathon Majors<\/a> category on WorldMarathoner.com. There you\u2019ll find the latest news, race reports, and advice to help you plan your marathon journey.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

The additional Abbott World Marathon Majors draws are a unique opportunity for advanced runners, but there is a clear limit: you can win only one spot per year. This makes the chances more equal and allows more people to fulfill their dream of collecting all the stars. Plan wisely, enter the draws, and fight for your place on the Six Star Finisher list!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you planning to take part in additional Abbott World Marathon Majors draws? Check out the article titled \u2018Limit of Wins in Additional Abbott World Marathon Majors Draws \u2013 Official Rules\u2019 to see if you can win more than one spot per year! I explain the official rules and give you tips on how to wisely plan your journey to the stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":228065,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-marathon-majors-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228054\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/228065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}