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Sports Tours International is the official overseas tour operator of the TCS London Marathon.

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TCS London Marathon 2025 - ON SALE NOW!

The 2024 London Marathon Tour is Now Sold Out

As an Official International Tour Operator for the TCS London Marathon, we are delighted to offer a 4-night tour package with guaranteed race entry.

Tour Dates: Thursday 24 April – Monday 28 April 2025 (4 nights)

The TCS London Marathon is one of the World Marathon Major events and will take place in 2025 on Sunday 27th April. With over 40,000 runners set to run 42.2km through the streets of London, taking in the iconic city landmarks along the way. There’s nothing quite like the festival atmosphere of the London Marathon and Tri Travel can make this bucket list dream a reality for you.

As an Official International Tour Operator for the TCS London Marathon, we are delighted to offer a 4-night tour package with guaranteed race entry. Lead by our team of passionate runners, we’ll assist you with all your event week needs such as registration, some final light group runs and getting to and from your race start.

Experience The London Marathon with the support of Tri Travel and your fellow tour members.

We provide all the added extras during race week preparations, ensuring our athletes are not only ready to race, but they’ve also experienced the best of London and the race week activities.

Our travel packages will cover a range of activities over the 4 night/ 5 day tour.

Tour inclusions:

• Guaranteed Entry to the TCS London Marathon
• 4-nights’ 4-star accommodation close to finish line
• Daily Breakfast
• Team welcome function with special guest
• Team post-race celebration function
• Official tour merchandise including race top, supporter’s shirt & cap.
• Tour leaders to assist with transfer to event start, race check-in and expo

Throughout the tour, our team of experienced Tour Leaders will be on hand to provide support, advice and assist you with your race week needs.

Tri Travel also offer a range of travel solutions, including pre and post-race tours and travel, the best flight options and discounted travel insurance.

Park Plaza Waterloo Hotel

Our accommodation at the Park Plaza Waterloo is in a premium location, set close to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. It is also an easy walk to the London Eye, London Aquarium and a short tube ride to the West End theatre district, and is surrounded by restaurants and cafes. Importantly, it is only 1km from the water taxi that takes athletes to the race expo, and is an easy 1.8km walk from the finish line in Pall Mall.

The hotel is within a short walk from Waterloo and Lambeth tube stations, offering links to the top attractions of the city, and is one of London’s best-rated hotels.

Event Location

The TCS London Marathon takes place in the heart of London, starting in Blackheath in Lewisham and finishing on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.

Getting There

We recommend flying into Heathrow airports for long-haul international services. Both of these airports offer train/underground services direct to the centre of London. Our team hotel is accessible via the Bakerloo Line, exiting at Lambeth North Station.

Location Highlights

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

The weather in the London during race time in April is around 15 degrees, so we advise our runners and tour members to pack warm clothes. The nights can also be very cold.

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TCS London Marathon

If you missed out on a ballot place, find out how you could still run the greatest marathon in the world here .

Experience the most iconic and in-demand marathon in the world. Sports Tours International is the official overseas tour operator for the TCS London Marathon offering guaranteed bibs and exclusive accommodation packages to residents in Ireland and France . We also distribute entries to Tour Operators all around the world, on behalf of the TCS London Marathon.

More than just a race

A remarkable journey.

Year after year, the London Marathon sets itself apart from the rest due to its incredible support from thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets, cheering you on every step of the way. It’s an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for life. Don’t miss out! 

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the event and let us handle the logistics while you focus on achieving your goals. Benefit from the expertise of our experienced team who will be with you every step of the way, providing valuable insights, tips and support throughout your marathon experience. 

The race starts at Blackheath near Greenwich and runs through many famous London districts and past many of the world’s most iconic landmarks. You will run past amazing historical sights as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace.

Included in your package

• Guaranteed race entry
• 3 & 4 nights at your chosen hotel
• A choice of different room types
• Meet and greet drinks on Friday night
• Warm up run on Saturday morning
• Daily breakfasts including a special early breakfast on London Marathon day
• Private coach transfer to the start from the hotel (runners only)
• The services of our team throughout the entire event
• Post marathon celebration party

Located in London’s West End, less than 5 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Court Underground Station and Oxford Street shops is the St Giles. The Dominion Theatre is just a 3-minute walk away, The hotel offers 3 restaurant choices: Sage & Chilli (Modern European), Hudson’s House Restaurant & Lounge Bar, and VQ - a vibrant café & diner. Covent Garden and the British Museum are within a 10-minute walk of the St Giles Hotel. The National Gallery is less than 15 minutes’ walk away. The bar is usually open until late, every night. WiFi access for social media and browsing is available free of charge.

WiFi Restaurant 24 hour front desk Bar Daily housekeeping Breakfast

Set in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square and buzzing Covent Garden, Strand Palace is your home away from home, where modern comforts are complemented by truly British charm. The hotel is based near Covent Garden. With our very own bar and restaurant, onsite complimentary gym and guest service centre, we look forward to providing you with a relaxing and rewarding stay.

WiFi Multilingual team Room service available Restaurant, bars, afternoon tea & more

Located at the west end Oxford Street and just 2 minutes' walk from Hyde Park, Thistle London Marble Arch (formerly the Amba Hotel Marble Arch) boasts unlimited, fast, free WiFi, a free minibar in every room and Nespresso machines in all rooms. London's famed West End is less than a mile away. With stylish Hypnos beds, the spacious rooms each have a flat-screen Smart TV, an en suite bathroom with a rainfall shower and complimentary toiletries. There is also a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes and a work desk.

WiFi Family rooms Fitness centre Restaurant Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Good breakfast

Nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock, and next to Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel offers ideal location, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Each room at The Tower has a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and a desk. The on-site restaurant offers freshly prepared modern fusion cuisine. This 4-star hotel is just 8 minutes’ stroll away from Tower Hill Tube Station, and offers easy access to central London.

WiFi Parking Family rooms Fitness centre Restaurant Room service Bar Good breakfast

*Please note that the price is based on 2 people sharing a room with a double bed or 2 single beds. Single supplement fee for a sole occupancy of a room.

Arrival day

After check in, you can head to the London Marathon Expo at the London Excel centre. It’s open until 20.00 today. At the Expo you will find all the latest exhibitions from the world of running and fitness. We operate a big stand at the London Marathon Expo. Come and meet us and most importantly, you can meet your fellow runners; with whom you are about to experience a race like no other!

If you didn’t get to the London Marathon Expo yesterday then you have the opportunity today. Please take note that the London Marathon will be busy today and the Expo closes at 17.00 today. Please arrive there before 16.00 to give you plenty of time to check out all the incredible exhibitions.

If you arrived, and visited the Expo yesterday, this afternoon you are free to discover the sights, sounds and exciting vibes of the City!

Today is the day you have spent months waiting and training for. The day of the London Marathon is finally here. After an early breakfast at the hotel, our coach,   for runners only, will leave at 07.00 am. Its destination is the start of the Marathon of a lifetime. Spectators will be able to ask the hotel based representative to recommend all of the best viewing points. After the Marathon, you can head back to the hotel (by your own means) for a well-earned celebratory drink.

Departure day

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and, depending on your onward travel, head out to enjoy the city.

Guaranteed Race Entry For All Events

Europe's no.1 sports tour operator, our packages make booking hassle free, access to all 6 marathon majors.

If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.

Children are welcome on our trips with the exception of some Hospitality packages.

Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.

Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.

Packages can be paid for online or over the phone by Credit/debit card or Amex, payments can also be made by Bank transfer.

Travel insurance is always advised and is best taken out at the time of making a booking.

Cancelation charges are applicable in the event you cannot travel. Please refer to the booking conditions page.

Subject to amendment fees and hotel availability dates can be changed after initial booking.

Dependent on the trip booked we will have representatives on the package this will be outlined in the individual tour. If we have no representation a 24-hour telephone number will be provided.

Yes, we cater for solo travellers, we can offer single rooms or twin share rooms

On many of our travel packages we offer our free ‘Twin to Share’ service where you pay to share a room rather than the supplement for a single room. We encourage single travellers to join our tours and rooms for single occupancy are available on all our tours, but we also offer the opportunity to book our ‘Twin to Share’ service. This option which means that we pair you up with another athlete of the same sex so you can enjoy the event without having to pay the single occupancy supplement.

All our entries are Guaranteed there is no ballot, lottery or fundraising required once your entry is paid it is guaranteed.

A deposit will be required at time of booking to secure your place.

Once booked online you will be able to view and make payments on your account.

Itineraries will be sent on all trips around 14 days prior to departure

What is included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

What is not included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

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Every year we take thousands of participants and spectators to some of best and most popular events around the world. Whether it’s achieving a new goal, or a challenge on your best times, we create great experiences and memories that will last a life time.

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TCS London Marathon

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Experience the most iconic and in-demand marathon in the world with Sports Tours International and Destination Marathons. As the official overseas tour operator for the TCS London Marathon, we offer guaranteed bibs and exclusive accommodation packages including VIP options. Secure your place at this globally renowned event by completing your booking now. Our four night packages include comprehensive support from our team of onsite reps, a ticket to London’s biggest marathon after-party and more.

Please note, our packages are only available for residents of the USA. Additional nights available on request.

VIP Package at The Dorchester

The experience of a lifetime, a world famous course.

Enhance your trip with our VIP package at the Dorchester, one of the UK’s most prestigious hotels, including a London bus sightseeing tour via the expo, a quintessential British afternoon tea experience and pasta party. On marathon day, enjoy an exclusive pre-race warm room next to the start line.

The London Marathon sets itself apart from the rest due to its incredible support from thousands of enthusiastic spectators  cheering you on every step of the way. It’s an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for life.

The race takes runners past many of England’s most iconic landmarks and historical sites such as the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

Included in your package

• Guaranteed bib (USA residents only)
• 4 nights at your chosen hotel
• The Dorchester - VIP Package: a London bus sightseeing tour via the expo, a quintessential British afternoon tea experience, a pasta party and a pre-race warm room next to the start line
• Daily breakfasts including a special early breakfast on race day
• Welcome drinks, pre-race briefing & guided shake-out run
• Private coach transfer to the start from the hotel (runners only)
• An exclusive ticket to the biggest marathon after-party in London
• The support of our team at each hotel, throughout the entire event

London Marathon 2024 Highlights

Arrival day.

After check in, you can head to the London Marathon Expo at the London Excel centre. It’s open until 08:00PM today. At the Expo you will find all the latest booths from the world of running and fitness. We operate a big stand at the London Marathon Expo. Come and meet us!

This evening we will also host welcome drinks for you to meet your fellow runners, with whom you are about to experience a race like no other.

Pre-race briefing, expo and sightseeing

This morning, we will hold our pre-race briefing, providing an opportunity to learn what to expect on race day and to ask any questions you may have to our experienced team. If you didn’t get to the London Marathon Expo yesterday then you have the opportunity today. If you arrived, and visited the Expo yesterday, this afternoon you are free to discover the sights, sounds and exciting vibes of the City!

If you are joining us on our VIP package: our sightseeing bus tour will take you to the expo after the briefing. The sightseeing bus tour will then continue with a visit to some of London’s most iconic landmarks before you indulge in a quintessential British afternoon tea at The Dorchester.

Expo day and sightseeing

Join our team this morning for a 5KM shakeout run from your hotel. If you didn’t get to the London Marathon Expo yesterday then you have the opportunity today. Please take note that the London Marathon will be busy today and the Expo closes at 5:00PM today. Please arrive there before 4:00PM to give yourself plenty of time to check out all the incredible booths. If you arrived, and visited the Expo yesterday, this afternoon you are free to discover the sights, sounds and exciting vibes of the city!

If you have joined us as part of our VIP Package: a pasta party will be available this before so that you can carb-load before the big day.

Today is the day you have spent months waiting and training for. The day of the London Marathon is finally here. After an early breakfast at the hotel, our coach, for runners only , will leave at 07.00 am. Its destination is the start of the Marathon of a lifetime. Spectators will be able to ask the hotel based representative to recommend all of the best viewing points. After the Marathon, you can head back to the hotel (by your own means) before joining us at our exclusive after-party.

Our VIP Package: On marathon morning, enjoy exclusive access to a pre-race warm room next to the start line.

Departure day

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and, depending on your onward travel, head out to enjoy the city.

Guaranteed Race Bibs For All Events

Usa's no.1 running tour operator, our packages make booking hassle free, access to marathon majors.

From $3,799.00 per person for 4 nights with guaranteed entry included.

There is a discount of -$869.00 for non-running guests.

If airport transfers are included in your package, we will transfer you and your Luggage to the hotel. If you are on a cycling holiday, we will also transfer your bike.

Children are welcome on our trips with the exception of some Hospitality packages.

Any dietary requirements e.g., Vegetarian or Vegan etc needs to be advised to us at booking stage. We will then request the meals with the relevant hotel.

Stays can be extended beyond our standard packages subject to availability at the relevant hotel.

Packages can be paid for online or over the phone by Credit/debit card or Amex, payments can also be made by Bank transfer.

Travel insurance is always advised and is best taken out at the time of making a booking.

Cancelation charges are applicable in the event you cannot travel. Please refer to the booking conditions page.

Subject to amendment fees and hotel availability dates can be changed after initial booking.

Dependent on the trip booked we will have representatives on the package this will be outlined in the individual tour. If we have no representation a 24-hour telephone number will be provided.

Yes, we cater for solo travellers, we can offer single rooms

All our entries are Guaranteed there is no ballot, lottery or fundraising required once your entry is paid it is guaranteed.

A deposit will be required at time of booking to secure your place.

Once booked online you will be able to view and make payments on your account.

Itineraries will be sent on all trips around 14 days prior to departure

What is included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

What is not included in the price will be shown under each individual package.

Sports Tours International USA

The world's number one running tour operator.

Every year we take thousands of participants and spectators to some of best and most popular events around the world. Whether it’s achieving a new goal, or a challenge on your best times, we create great experiences and memories that will last a life time.

Official tour partner for the biggest races on the planet

TCS London Marathon

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Travelling Fit is an official Australian Tour operator for the TCS London Marathon and has been organising packages to this Major event for 21 years.

We offer a 5 Day/4 Night package with the possibility to extend your stay at the NYX London Holborn Hotel, a very well-appointed property located in the centre of London and only a 20 minute walk from Admiralty Arch, just up from the finish area of the marathon.

We also offer an optional half day city tour which finishes at the Marathon expo for you to collect your all-important event pack including your race bib. There is also opportunities to shop and book a massage ahead of the big day, amongst other things.

The staff at Travelling Fit have run this event on multiple occasions, and with our own personal representatives joining the group in London, you can be assured that we will look after your every need!

Please Note: Travelling Fit’s packages to the TCS London Marathon are only available to Australian residents.

• Packages Include
• Guaranteed Race Entry (Runners Only)
• 4 Nights Accommodation at NYX London Check in: Thu 24 April | Check out: Mon 28 April 2025
• Full English Breakfast Daily
• Group Morning Warm Up Runs exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Pre-Marathon Dinner exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Private Coach Transfer to Race Start exclusive to Travelling Fit runners
• Supporters can join the Travelling Fit team to cheer on the runners exclusive to Travelling Fit supporters
• Post Race Celebration Drinks and Canapes exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Personalised Travelling Fit “Australia” Running Top exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Invite to Travelling Fit’s London Marathon Closed Facebook Group exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Travelling Fit Representative on site and available for questions exclusive to Travelling Fit clients
• Service Charges and local VAT Tax
• Exclusive Optional Half-Day City Tour of London on Friday with drop off at the Marathon Expo – $89 per person exclusive to Travelling Fit clients

PACKAGE PRICES

Deposit and payment structure.

The TCS London Marathon Course

The start is in Blackheath and Greenwich, in South East London. The course then runs past the Woolwich Artillery Barracks (at 7 miles/11.2 kms) round to the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Here the crowds are thick, as supporters take advantage of the pubs and restaurants of this popular spot.

The runners then go through Surrey Quays (8 miles/12.8 kms) and Bermondsey, then along Jamaica Road to the majestic Tower Bridge (at about 12 miles/19.2 kms). On the other side of Tower Bridge you head East on the Highway past Wapping. Unless you are very fast, runners who have completed the circuit of the Isle of Dogs will already be coming the other way along the same road. Then it is 3-4 windswept miles (4.8-6.4 kms) around the Isle of Dogs, where the crowds are thinner. Then past the pointed-topped Canary Wharf (mile 19/30.4 kms), one of Europe’s tallest buildings towering 800ft above the City, where the pain begins as you loop around the north side of West India docks and Limehouse (mile 21/33.6 kms).

Then back in the other direction along the Highway, passing Tower Bridge (mile 22.5/36 kms) to the north side, with the runners still streaming across the Bridge. You then follow along the Embankment, past Cleopatra’s needle, up to the House of Commons and the Clock Tower containing Big Ben, at 25 miles (40 kms). With a mile to go (1.6 kms), you turn right at Westminster Bridge, into Parliament Square, down Birdcage Walk alongside St James’s Park. The last 200 yards (320 metres) you turn right outside the front of Buckingham Palace, and up the Mall towards Trafalgar Square. The finish is in the Mall, alongside St James’s Palace, with Buckingham Palace behind you.

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Please be aware that a Marathon Entry Only is not possible and that entries MUST be purchased as part of a package that includes accommodation.

Please refer to Package details for more information.

Qualifying Times

There are no qualifying times required for the TCS London Marathon when purchasing a package through Travelling Fit.

From 10:00 to 11:30 a sequence of start waves will take place, with short gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear – providing everyone with more space and an enjoyable experience.

Please note: all Start Lines will close at 11:30. For event safety reasons, participants will not be permitted to start after this time.

Cut-Off Times

The official course cut-off time is eight hours from the moment the final participant crosses the Start Line at 11:30.

The Finish Line closes at 19:30 on The Mall, and is then moved to St James’s Park until 23:59:59.

Race Timing

You will receive your your bib number, with timing chip attached, and safety pins to fix it to your top, at the Expo.

Race Packets

You’ll receive your kit bag when you register for the TCS London Marathon at the TCS London Marathon Expo. You’ll also receive a sticker with your race number on it – please attach it to your kit bag.

Your kit bag is to keep your belongings in on race day, like food, drink and a change of clothes.

You’ll be able to drop your kit bag off at the baggage trucks at the start of the race. It will be announced on the loud speaker when it’s time to do this, and the trucks will be numbered so you’ll know which one to go to. Please note the trucks will only accept official kit bags with the sticker attached.

The trucks will be driven to the finish line so you can collect your belongings quickly and easily at the end of the race. You’ll need to show your runner number to collect your bag.

Pace Setters

There will be pacers at the TCS London Marathon, ranging from 3:00 hours to 7:30 hour pace.

Pacers will carry large flags displaying their times – just look out for them in your allocated start zone and on the course.

Aid Stations

There are 19 Drinks Stations on the route of the TCS London Marathon situated as follows:

Buxton Natural Mineral Water Available at miles 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 25.

Lucozade Sport Available at miles 7, 15, 21 and 23.

Lucozade Sport Carbo Gel stations Available at miles 14 and 19.

Personal Refreshments and Clothing

No personal refreshments can be left out along the course.

You should hand your bag in at the truck with the number range which corresponds to your running number.

Staff on the trucks will only accept official TCS London Marathon kitbags, so please ensure you have stuck your self-adhesive running number label to the kitbag where indicated.

You will then be able to retrieve your kitbag from the baggage trucks after you finish. Once you have deposited your kitbag on the truck, you will not be able to retrieve your belongings until you arrive at the finish.

The Travelling Fit Marathon package includes transportation from your hotel to the start of the race on Travelling Fit’s designated luxury coach.

The 2025 TCS London Marathon Running Show will take place from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 April 2025 at ExCeL London:

ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL

The closest station to the TCS London Marathon Running Show is Custom House DLR

Opening Times

Wednesday 23 April: 10:00 to 20:00 Thursday 24 April: 10:00 to 20:00 Friday 25 April: 10:00 to 20:00 Saturday 26 April: 08:30 to 17:30

Finishes T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates

All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and a finishers bag.

Weather Conditions

The average April temperature is 12 – 16 degrees Celsius (50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit).

The weather continues to be great in April in London, UK, when spring is in full swing.

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London Marathon Travel Guide: How To Get To The Race

Start your race day the right way with a well-planned, stress-free trip to the start line

Greenwich Park is among the nicest places in London. It is not, however, a place that many people would describe as easy to get to early on a Sunday morning, let alone when nearly 50,000 people are also attempting to get there for the start of the London Marathon .

Even with runners’ London Marathon start times spread out it’s always chaotic, and planning ahead is vital. To make the experience as pain-free as possible, give yourself as much time as you can to complete the journey and heed these five bits of advice.

1. Check Your Arrival And Start Times

Your registration email gives you a lot of information to help you plan your journey, including recommended stations for your bib color, an arrival window with suggested trains and your start time. These details are also available in the My Marathon section of the London Marathon app . Sticking to these suggestions will make the whole experience as easy as possible for you and all the other runners, so plan your journey around this advice if possible.

2. Download The Event Guide

Download the London Marathon Event Guide to your phone before you start traveling. This means if you want to check something on the way, you won’t be relying on the same cellular service 48,000 panicked souls are trying to access simultaneously. The instructions contain maps of the start areas and general advice for getting to where you need to be to start on time.

3. Keep Your Race Number Handy

Race-day travel is free for runners who flash their race number on the Underground, Overground, bus network, TfL Rail, DLR and the relevant Southeastern trains that get you to the start line. There will be crowds at many stations on the main routes to the start, so don’t delay everyone by having to dig your number out every time it’s needed.

4. Be Prepared For A Short Walk

You’re about to run 26.2 miles so understandably you’ll want to avoid any extra activity on Sunday morning, but the start areas are all 10 to 15 minutes away from a station. Making sure you arrive at the right station will ensure your walk to the start is no longer than 15 minutes. Consider that walk the last part of your marathon training , and a useful way to warm up for the race.

The Blue start is a 10-minute walk from Blackheath station, as is the Yellow start. The Green start is 10 to 15 minutes from Maze Hill, and the Red start is 10 to 15 minutes from Maze Hill or Greenwich. If you arrive at the station suggested in your registration email, there will also be signs to follow to your start. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time for this walk because you don’t want to be running to make your start on time.

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5. Bring Warm, Old Clothes

Once you drop your bag off you can be waiting for as long as an hour before you start the race—enough time to get pretty cold if you don’t have warm clothes to wear. Wear older clothes you’re happy to donate to charity via the collection points around the start, and if you don’t have any of those then a bin bag is a good alternative.

6. Check TfL Status Updates Before You Leave

There are no significant TfL engineering works planned for Sunday, but it’s worth checking the live status of all the lines before you start traveling to the race in the morning, in case something has gone awry and your planned route is unavailable. You can also use the TfL journey planner to work out your route to the race within London, and any disruptions will then be flagged up.

7. Bear The Football In Mind

The FA Cup semi-finals take place on the same weekend as the London Marathon and Coventry are playing Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday, with kick-off at 3.30pm. This will add tens of thousands of other visitors into the capital on Sunday, and you can expect the Metropolitan line to be busy in the afternoon with people heading to the game. 

There shouldn’t be too much overlap with the London Marathon crowds in the morning, but if you’re planning to stick around in town after the race you can expect London stations with trains heading north—Euston in particular—to be busy in the evening after the match finishes at around 5.30pm (or later if the game goes to extra time).

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More global running destinations plus travel experiences for cycling and triathlon events on the horizon.

Marathon Tours & Travel is expanding through a merger with Destination Sport Experiences, a British-based company which helps thousands of clients travel to sport events around the world, specifically in the endurance running, cycling and triathlon sector.

“It is an exciting time for not only Marathon Tours & Travel, but also the thousands of global clients we service daily through traveling and running, as well through our Seven Continents Club, the only frequent traveler club for endurance event participants,” said MTT Founder Thom Gilligan . “We now have the opportunity to help even more runners and their travel companions accomplish their adventure travel goals, while continuing to offer exceptional experiences at an excellent value.”

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Gilligan will transition to the role of chairman of the company. Jeff Adams will continue as president, responsible for the daily operations of the expanded MTT global business. Destination Sports Experiences and Marathon Tours & Travel will expand its worldwide footprint with offices operating under the business name of Marathon Tours & Travel in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Founded in 1979 in Boston, Marathon Tours & Travel was one of the first companies to specialize in travel services specifically for runners. It is the official North American travel agency for the B.A.A. Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, Antarctica Marathon and many others. Destination Sport Experiences is a British-based mass participation sports travel specialist for athletes who want to participate in or attend cycling, running and triathlon events across the world.

Marathon Tours & Travel currently offers more than 40 running destination experiences around the world and in 2023 will incorporate cycling and triathlon participation events.

“Marathon Tours & Travel is by far the best travel company in the mass participation marketplace,” DSE Managing Director Brendan Fox said. “Thom, Jeff Adams and the fantastic MTT team have built an amazing brand. Our new and exciting partnership will help additional runners, cyclists and triathletes travel to more events across the world, giving them the high-quality service MTT customers have experienced over all these decades.”

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20 Epic European Marathons That Are Worth the Trip

D oesn’t a European vacation sound nice? The Eiffel Tower. Big Ben. The Colosseum. Float down a Venice canal in a gondola, race down the Alps on a snowboard, speed down the Autobahn in a Mercede Benz. Not to mention the fish and chips, croissants, schnitzel, and ravioli you can delight in.

But of course wherever there’s an opportunity for a vacation, there’s also an opportunity for a runcation. Why stroll through ancient European streets when you can run down them in a marathon ? And while America may have plenty of races to offer, there’s something extra special about jogging on a road that’s also been traversed by kings and queens for hundreds of years. Plus, Europe has some of the best marathons in the world (it’s got two of the six World Majors !)

If you are looking to take a European runcation, there are plenty of marathons across Europe for you to choose from. From the northern Scandinavian courses to races in the south of France, Europe has plenty to offer marathoners. To that end, we’ve scoured the race calendar for 2024 and picked 20 of the best marathons Europe has to offer. So get your passport renewed, book your tickets, pack your quintessential American sneakers, and let’s get running.

Rome Marathon

Date : March 17, 2024 Location : Rome, Italy

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We’ve all been thinking about the Roman Empire for several months now, so it only feels right that we pack our bags and head there. Rome’s marathon should be at the top of your European bucket list, as the historic city is brimming with landmarks, and the the course designers have put most of them along the race’s path. Plus there’s a grand finish near the Coliseum providing you with some incredible photo opportunities and carb loading has never been easier.

Paris Marathon

Date: April 7, 2024

Location: Paris, France

The Paris Marathon is very similar to Rome’s in a number of ways. While neither are World Marathon Majors, both are massively popular and send runners past a who’s who of landmarks. Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and of course the Arc de Triomphe are on the loop course. You’ll get an incredible tour of the city’s various arrondissements and you can celebrate with champagne and baguettes.

Rotterdam Marathon

Date: April 14, 2024

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

If you’re looking for a fast course on the European racing circuit, Rotterdam is a popular choice (especially for those looking to nab a PR). With cool weather and a flat course, the race draws plenty of top tier runners. While Amsterdam does have its own marathon, Rotterdam’s is the largest in the Netherlands and includes plenty of parks and bridges as well. The figure-8 course gives runners a nice view of the city with two trips over the famous Erasmus Bridge.

London Marathon

Date: April 21, 2024 Location: London, United Kingdom

Of course self respecting list of European marathons would be complete without London. It’s one of the six World Marathons, and no shade to Berlin, but it is THE European marathon. It’s nearly impossible to win the lottery and gain entry because of how popular it is with thousands of international runners trying to gain access each year. The point-to-point course starts on the city’s east end and follows the Thames into the heart of city, crossing the Tower Bridge, passing Big Ben and the London Eye and eventually finishing in front of Buckingham Palace. STUNNING!

Vienna Marathon

Date: April 21, 2024 Location: Vienna, Austria

If however, you want to be in Europe running a marathon on April 21 and you can’t get into London, a lovely second choice would be Vienna. The spiral-shaped course winds through Vienna, showcasing the timeless architecture the city has to offer. You’ll pass multiple palaces, run through several gardens, and finish in the heart of the city. Not to mention, you’ll pass the famous Weiner Riesenrad Ferris wheel in Prater and can celebrate with wienerschnitzel. You also won’t have to enter the lottery ever year for five decades in order to run this one.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Madrid Marathon

Date: April 28, 2024 Location: Madrid, Spain

While the Rock ’n’ Roll running events that got their start in San Diego pairing road races with concerts are predominantly based in the U.S., they do have one marathon in Madrid. If you’d rather pass on the Running of the Bulls, but still want to get some miles in while visiting Spain, this could be a great choice for you. With plenty of musical entertainment before, during, and after the race, it’s also one of the more entertaining events on this list.

Prague International Marathon

Date: May 5, 2024 Location: Prague, Czech Republic

While Madrid may be a part of the Rock ’n’ Roll series, that hasn’t stopped Prague’s marathon from staking its claim as Europe’s music marathon. The race, which traces the city’s Vltava River up and down, is lined with musical acts and includes a Marathon music festival with multiple bands performing after the race. Runners also get to vote on their favorites once they’ve finished, with the winners getting preferred spots in the following year’s race.

Luxembourg Night Marathon

Date: May 11, 2024

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a tiny country wedged in between Belgium, France and Germany. The tiny nation boasts three official languages. It also happens to be the host of one of Europe’s few major after hours marathons. The Luxembourg Night Marathon, which winds its way through the country’s capital (also called Luxembourg), begins at 7 p.m., meaning you’ll be running through sunset into the dark. Don’t worry though, the city is aglow with lights, so you won’t have any trouble seeing where you’re headed.

Stockholm Marathon

Date: June 1, 2024 Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Of the major cities in Europe, Stockholm is unique in that it sits on 14 different small islands in the Baltic Archipelago, meaning that much of the city is connected by a series of small bridges connecting the island together. Stockholm’s marathon course weaves its way through the maze-like city, crossing the bridges back and forth on the way to the finish. This, of course, includes the famous Vasterbron. The only trouble is that most bridges are just hills in disguise making this course slightly challenging at points.

Midnight Sun Marathon

Date: June 22, 2024 Location: Tromso, Norway

Most of Europe’s summer marathons are in Scandinavia, which is a blessing given how harsh the winters there can be. One of Norway’s most interesting races is the Midnight Sun Marathon, which is run in Tromso, a city in the far north reaches of the country within the arctic circle. Being so far north, the sun never really sets there in the summer, which is the point of the Midnight Sun Marathon. The race is run on the longest day of the year—the summer solstice, and starts at 8:30 p.m. so that most runners will still be heading toward the finish line around midnight.

Reykjavik Marathon

Date: August 24, 2024 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

The Reykjavik Marathon is really a perfect vacation race, because not only does it give you a beautiful tour of Iceland’s capital, but it also coincides with Culture Night, one of Iceland’s most popular events. Run the marathon in the morning and then attend the concerts and festivities in the evening. Most marathons are purposefully held during times when other events aren’t taking place in the city, but Reykjavik is determined to let you see everything the city has to offer. The night always ends with fireworks too. No better way to celebrate a 26.2.

Helsinki Marathon

Date: August 24, 2024 Location : Helsinki, Finland

On the same day that Reykjavik is holding their marathon, at the other end of Europe, Finland is hosting their premiere race. The Helsinki Marathon takes great advantage of its waterfront views on the Gulf of Finland (the same body of water that St. Petersburg sits on). The course consists of multiple loops of different lengths, all of which trace the city’s waterfront. That means you’ll have some great breezes to cool you down as you run as well.

Jungfrau Marathon

Date: September 7, 2024 Location: Jungfrau, Switzerland

Without a doubt, the toughest marathon on this list (and one of the toughest in the world) is the Jungfrau Marathon. That’s because it’s basically just a run straight up the side of the Alps. The mountainous course starts at the base of the mountain and forces runners to run 26.2 miles on a course that almost completely goes uphill. Not an easy race, but certainly one you’ll feel accomplished finishing.

Vilnius Marathon

Date: September 8, 2024

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

One of Europe’s hidden gems is Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius is one of the oldest capitol cities in Northern Europe, and one the largest Baroque old towns in Eastern Europe. Between the baroque architecture, the tree-lined river, and the medieval buildings, the city has plenty to offer (just be glad that the course doesn’t take you over any of the city’s famed cobblestone streets). Plus you can seem way cooler than your friends when you’re the first to take a vacation to Lithuania.

Berlin Marathon

Date: September 29, 2024 Location: Berlin, Germany

Along with London, the only other World Marathon Majors in Europe is the Berlin Marathon. The loop course through a variety of the city’s neighborhoods is famously flat, bringing in marathoners from all around the world hoping for a PR (including legend Eliud Kipchoge, who set the world record for the fastest marathon there). If you’re trying to nab a Six Star Finisher medal, you’ll have to run Berlin, and while you’re there you can check out their incredible museums (and sausages).

Lisbon Marathon

Date: October 6, 2024

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Seemingly overnight the vacation destination in Europe is Portugal, and if you’re looking to visit, there’s no better time to go than when they hold their marathon each October. The point-to-point course starts on the coast miles outside of Lisbon and slowly traces the sea into the city’s downtown. When you finish you can treat yourself to some of the city’s delicious seafood or their famous custard pastries.

Zagreb Marathon

Date: October 13, 2024 Location: Zagreb, Croatia

Ever since Game of Thrones shot much its Kings Landing scenes in Dubrovnik, Croatia has become a popular tourist destination for Americans. While the inland capital Zagreb, is very different from the Mediterranean seaside, it hosts the country’s major marathon. The course weaves through historic town, giving you a thorough tour of the neighborhoods. Zagreb is also the location of the Museum of Broken Relationships, so if you love a little heartbreak, this race might be for you.

Ljubljana Marathon

Date: October 20, 2024 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Another thing to consider when selecting a marathon is cost. While major marathons (especially ones like London where you might need a charity bid) can costs runners thousands of dollars to enter, where marathons like Zagreb and this Slovenian option are much cheaper. This flat course is a loop of the city, beginning and ending downtown with a stent through the city’s massive Tivoli Park. The city is also only a couple hours from Venice, so if you’re looking to build out a vacation, this could be a great way to boost the itinerary.

Istanbul Marathon

Date: November 3, 2024 Location: Istanbul, Turkey

The Istanbul Marathon is always reminding runners that it is the only marathon in the world that spans two continents given that the Turkish capital is one of the few cities that straddles Europe and Asia. You don’t need much more of a reason to run a race than that, especially because the transition between the two continents takes place atop the splendid Bosphorus Bridge. If you thought crossing state lines was exciting, this takes it next level.

Athens Marathon

Date: November 10, 2024 Location: Athens, Greece

And somehow, we’ve saved the best, and most historic, and oldest for last. Of course the original marathon run back in ancient Greece, and the basis of the modern marathon, was that of Pheidippides, who supposedly ran from Marathon to Athens with news of victory only to die upon arrival. Now every year thousands of people retrace the route, running 26.2 miles across Greece to honor the story that started it all.

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Welcome to Marathon Tours & Travel

Exploring the Seven Continents One Stride at a Time.

Founded by runner and travel visionary Thom Gilligan in 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognised leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston, Manchester and Adelaide, we truly are a global running travel company.

We offer trips to many marathons and other running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors , which consist of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon , TCS Money London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon , BMW Berlin Marathon , Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon.

Marathon Tours & Travel is also an event management company. We created and manage the Antarctica Marathon®️ & Half-Marathon and the Madagascar Marathon & Half-Marathon, two of several adventure events we are proud to offer. Two other important events in our portfolio include the Patagonia Running Festival and the Amazing Maasai Marathon in Kenya.  

The Antarctica events, established in 1995, enabled runners to set and reach the once unthinkable goal of finishing a marathon, half-marathon or ultra-marathon on all seven continents. Thereafter, the official Seven Continents Club®️ was formed to recognise these runners and to offer special VIP services to international globetrotting distance runners.  

Our global team (USA, UK and Australia) of Trip Designers, Trip Leaders and Trip Specialists makes each trip we offer unique and special. We have sought out the best people in the industry to make your experience the best it can be. The experience amongst the current team far outweighs others in the endurance sports travel industry. We look forward to our continued growth and providing the best high-quality experience at the best value for YOU.

Marathon Tours & Travel is part of Destination Sport Experiences , which also includes the cycling travel company Sportive Breaks.  

What can Marathon Tours & Travel offer me?

PEACE OF MIND

Our passion is running and travel. We have a team of professionals on hand to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

GUARANTEED ENTRY

We can offer you guaranteed entry to running events as part of a travel package.

LOGISTICS COVERED

We look after all of the logistics, so you can focus on what really matters – the taking part and taking in the sights.

We have a passion for all things running and travel. What better way to combine the two as you feel the buzz of a running event, while exploring the sights and sounds of some of the most spectacular destinations on earth! We can offer you entry, transport, accommodation, local reps on the ground to help during your trip, and everything in-between, giving you the chance to focus on what really matters – the start line and the sights. 

World Marathon Majors

The 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors are the flagship events of international Marathon running.

We are very pleased to offer travel packages to World Marathon Major events with the option to buy guaranteed entry as part of a travel package.

Ultra & Adventure Marathons

If you prefer to run off the beaten track, or just fancy a change of scenery, take on one of our adventure marathons! These range from the icy shores of Antarctica to the sandy dunes of the Petra Desert. These are unique races that should be on everyone’s bucket list, so get your place now and make 2023 your year of adventure!

Half Marathons & 10k’s

Marathon Tours are pleased to offer runners travel packages to international half marathon or 10K events. Taking part in a half marathon or 10K gives runners the chance to experience the thrill of running a half marathon or 10K event, while exploring a new town or city. We can offer you guaranteed entry, accommodation, guided support and more. We focus on the logistics, so you can focus on taking part and enjoying your surroundings. 

Meet the team

Jeff is Marathon Tours & Travel’s President, based in the US.

Jeff first found Marathon Tours & Travel as a client while pursuing his interest for international adventure travel. He is respected for being an innovative corporate and philanthropic leader with a passion for helping clients accomplish their goals.

Prior to joining Marathon Tours & Travel, Jeff enjoyed a 28 year career in various client-centric leadership roles at Morgan Stanley. Jeff is a middle of the pack runner who enjoys a good challenge – like earning the Abbott World Marathon Major Six Star Medal twice and becoming a Seven Continents Club Finisher at the 2019 Cape Town Marathon

In addition to completing 44 marathons, Jeff is also an avid climber, skier and paddler. Jeff is a proud member of the Oceanites Board of Directors, President of T.O.U.R.S. (Tour Operators United for Runners), a Founding Board Member and Past President of the Make A Wish Foundation in North Texas, and recently concluded ten years of service on the National Board of Back on My Feet.

Brendan Fox

Brendan is Destination Sport Experiences’ Managing Director in the UK.

Brendan graduated from the University College of North Wales with a degree in Banking and Finance and has been working in the travel industry since the mid-1990s. Brendan helped found Destination Sport Experiences in 2021 and has overseen Marathon Tours & Travel, Sportive Breaks and Tri Travel join the company since its foundation.

Brendan is a keen athlete and during his time as Managing Director has also run in the New York City and London Marathons, as well as cycling in many locations around the world. He recalls with fondness the start of the 2019 NYC Marathon as “great as I managed to slip into the tail end of wave 1, so virtually had the Verrazano Bridge to myself going across it, although I was eventually gobbled up by the Nike shod Wave 2 runners in Brooklyn a few miles later!”

In his spare time, Brendan loves cycling, both riding and following the professional scene. He has previously competed for Great Britain at Mountain Bike Orienteering when he was younger, which he describes as “a lot of fun!”

Thom Gilligan

Thom is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Founder, based in the US.

Thom founded Marathon Tours & Travel in 1979 and has been the front-runner in destination marathon travel ever since. His previous professional experience with British Airways, Air Canada and a tour wholesaler enabled Thom to start a career that combined his knowledge of the travel business with his passions for running and adventure.

Thom has also been featured in Runner’s World, the front page of The Wall Street Journal, as well as the cover of Travel Agent magazine, and was named the top specialist in running-related travel nine times by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Thom personally leads groups to marathons in London, Madagascar, France and more, including Antarctica where he is the race director and expedition leader for the Antarctica Marathon® and Half-Marathon.

A former president of the Greater Boston Track Club, Thom has run 62 marathons around the world with a personal best of 2:30:45. An avid golfer, he holds a 6 handicap and admits that he is hopelessly addicted.

Ann Haebler

Trip Designer

Ann is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Trip Designers in the US.

Ann joined the Marathon Tours & Travel team after spending five years working as Group Sales Manager for a domestic tour operator specialising in train travel. She has now been a member of the team for eight years and hopes to continue to expand her knowledge of the world. Since her seventh grade world geography class, she has had an interest in learning about all the world has to offer.

During her time majoring in geography at the University of New Hampshire, her love of travel really kicked into gear after spending a semester abroad in Australia. She has completed several half-marathons, 10K and 5K’s around the globe and in her local community.

Ann currently manages trips to Bhutan, Dragon Challenge, Comrades Ultra Marathon, Rio de Janeiro, Big Five, the Australian Outback, Sydney, Cape Town, Dublin and Patagonia in addition to being an Oceania Cruise Line Specialist.

Karen is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Trip Designers in the US.

With more than twenty years of experience in travel logistics, conference planning, and marketing it has been Karen’s dream to blend her passion of running and travel with her career. She has completed 30 marathons, including Boston (2011, 2022, 2023), one ultra-marathon, and many half marathons and local races. She earned her Abbott Six Star Finisher Medal in London (April 2023).

Karen is certified as a running coach with Road Runners Club of America, a member of USATF and Marathon Maniacs, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). In addition to this, she has earned her MS in Marketing Communications from the University of Kansas and BS in Economics/Finance from Bentley University. Alongside working on Marathon Tours & Travel marketing efforts, Karen manages our programs to Bermuda, Israel, Kenya, the Italy Coast to Coast Relay, Madagascar, Scotland, Athens and supports our U.S. packages to Big Sur and Boston. She is always looking forward to the next adventure!

Allyson Johnson

Allyson is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Trip Designers in the US.

Allyson joined the Marathon Tours team over five years ago after enjoying a successful start to her career in the hotel industry. As a Group Sales Manager at The Langham, Boston, Allyson learned about Marathon Tours and their role with the Boston Marathon. Allyson now manages our hotel partnerships around the world by delivering exceptional value and service related to the lodging we offer our clients. While assisting with hotels for many of our international trips, Allyson also manages Boston, Chianti, Chicago, New York, and our Sydney hotel program.

During her time at Endicott College, Allyson studied abroad in Florence, Italy and fell in love with travel and Italian cooking. She travels as often as she can with her family, and enjoys hiking, cooking, and being active outside.

Nicole Langone

Nicole is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Trip Designers in the US.

Nicole joined us in 2011 with eight years of professional experience in international and domestic group travel and flight management. From middle school age, she has had the travel bug and loved being on the road and exploring new places.

With a year abroad and sometimes (intentionally) getting lost on a quaint cobblestone pathway in Belgium or Germany, it was the true history and beauty that struck a chord within her that keeps her travel passion still alive. Nicole currently manages marathon trips to Barcelona, Berlin, Rome, Reykjavik and Tokyo.

Christine Rosenfeld

Christine is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Trip Designers in the US.

Christine has been working in the health and fitness industry for more than 25 years and is a Registered Massage Therapist, Multisport coach, rehabilitation and personal trainer and a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She operates her own coaching and counselling business and works part-time with the Health Authority in BC. Most recently Christine worked with athletes as a Mental Performance coach helping athletes with the mental side of sport to enhance performance.

Christine has worked as a Multisport coach since 2007. She has trained athletes of all levels in long distance swimming, marathons, ultra-runs, sprint, Olympic and lronman triathlons. Christine has completed 10 Ironman races, qualified for the World Championships in Kona, has run multiple ultramarathons, ultra swims, and was the first woman at Ultraman 520 in 2019. Christine also does contract work as an Adventure Concierge, driving zodiacs in Antarctica and on the east coast. Christine has been working with MTT as a trip specialist since 2012 and recently joined the MTT Team fulltime!

Product Manager

Sarah is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Product Managers in the UK.

Sarah has always been a lover of sport for the unique way it unites people and instils a sense of community. So much so, she was able to explore sport tourism as part of her degree. After graduation, she joined a leading adventure travel tour operator and spent six wonderful years working on amazing worldwide products and itineraries, across some major brands in the industry.

She feels very fortunate now to be working amongst giants in the sports travel world, with a team of passionate and knowledgeable people. Sarah said the one and only downside is her continuous FOMO. She has already upped her running miles, inspired by challenge-seeking clients.

Her weekends are usually filled with country walks (including pub breaks) with her husband, or out running with her dog on the trails of Yorkshire and visiting family. If there’s a Liverpool FC win in there somewhere, then that’s an added bonus!

Simon Davies

Operations Manager

Simon is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Operations Manager in the UK.

After graduating with a degree in French and Business in 2010, Simon has worked in the travel industry ever since. Post-university, he decided to head to the French Alps for a year while deciding on what to pursue as a career and ended up spending 5 years in various ski resorts, managing the operations for a chalet company.

Having initially managed to resist the pressure to run a marathon, Simon took a group of runners to the New York Marathon, and is now always keen to fit a marathon into a holiday, whether it’s London, Paris, or even Muscat!

Simon is one of our keenest staff participants and has taken part in Paris-Roubaix and the Paris Marathon. Alongside that, he has worked at the Medoc Marathon, Tour of Flanders, Mallorca 312, Etape du Tour, Haute Route, Paris Half Marathon, New York Marathon, Chicago Marathon and the London Marathon!

Alex De Waard

Alex is a Director of Marathon Tours & Travel, based in the UK.

Alex has spent over 25 years working in the sports travel industry, having started with work during the ski season in 1996, he has now turned his passion into a lifelong career. After living and working all over Europe Alex came to the UK in 2011.

Having previously lived and worked in the French Alps, Alex has a keen passion for any event that takes place there.

In Alex’s free time he likes to spend time with his wife and two boys, as well as playing tennis. In the winter he likes to go on the turbo trainer regularly, as well as going to the gym.

Olivia Elliott

Contracting Specialist

Olivia is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Contracting Specialist in the UK.

Liv joined Destination Sport Experiences in 2022, having worked in business travel for five years, aiming to combine her interests of sports and travel in her career.

As Contracting Specialist, Liv plays an integral part in putting together our packages and providing extraordinary experiences for our clients. She has also helped out with the operations side of a number of our events, including the 2022 Berlin Marathon.

In her spare time Liv loves to play a lot of netball, as well as watching Man Utd and is a big Formula 1 fan. On weekends Liv will either in the pub, watching sports, drinking wine with the girls or walking with her dog!

Kieran Gascoigne

Performance Marketing Analyst

Kieran is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Performance Marketing Analysts in the UK.

Adam Gearing

Content Manager

Adam is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Content Manager in the UK.

Adam graduated from Northumbria University with a Bachelors degree in Journalism, before following it up with a Masters degree in Media & Public Relations from Newcastle University. From university, he began his career in marketing, before taking a role in journalism. Adam joined Destination Sport Experiences in August 2023 and is enjoying being able to combine his love of sport with his experience in marketing.

In his spare time, Adam is a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town and also enjoys watching and playing cricket and football, as well as reading and going to the pub.

Marie Howarth

Marie is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Product Managers in the UK.

Marie has over 37 years experience in the travel industry, having begun working in travel straight after leaving school. Marie grew up in England, but spent nearly 30 years of her life living in Cape Town, South Africa before returning back home to England. Her passion is for helping clients reach their goal and creating their own sporting memory.

As one of our Product Managers, Marie has vast experience in visiting, guiding and running on many of the trips that we sell. As well as guiding and assisting clients on many of our trips she has also run…Berlin, Paris, New York, London, Comrades, Cape Town (all more than once) and the Marrakech Half Marathon as well!

In Marie’s spare time she enjoys visiting coffee shops, going for walks in the country, visiting new places, especially quaint countryside or seaside towns and spending time with family and friends

Polly Hughes

International Running Operations Specialist

Polly is Marathon Tours & Travel’s International Running Operations Specialist, based in the UK.

Polly graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a BA (Hons) in Event Management. Since her graduation in 2018 she has worked in travel and events, and has travelled with Marathon Tours & Travel to a number of our events, most notably to the London Marathon, Berlin Marathon and New York Marathon in 2023. Alongside that, she has seen 3 of the 6 Abbott World Majors in her first year working with the company.

In Polly’s spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking and camping with friends, as well as going to the theatre, travelling and exploring new places. Most importantly, she describes herself as a “professional supporter” of all of our clients as they take part in events.

Christian Locke

Head of Product

Christian is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Head of Product in the UK.

Christian graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA (Hons) in International Hotel Management. He has been working in the travel industry for 30 years, having started working within a hotel in London, whilst also operating as a chalet host and ski guide during ski seasons. As Christian’s career has developed, he has worked for large, multinational travel companies, before moving in to the active holidays industry.

Christian joined Destination Sport Experiences in April 2023 and helped assist our clients during the Etape du Tour of the same year. Alongside his experience working in active travel, he has also previously completed a 100km ultra trail walk along the Cotswold Way non-stop in 24 hours, a charity ski event the equivalent of skiing 5 times down Everest and 2 x 10k runs for Cancer Research, as well as a charity cycle ride from Northwich to Warwick (100 miles in 2 days) for the Exodus Foundation.

In Christian’s spare time he plays cricket and loves walking, mountain biking and cooking.

Will is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Performance Marketing Analysts in the UK.

Alan Maloney

Head of Business Development

Alan is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Head of Business Development in the UK.

Alan joined Destination Sport Experiences having worked in the events and travel sector for 10 years, working closely with UK and overseas event partners and managing charity programmes. Before he began working in travel, he spent 5 years working in the charity sector across sports events and community fundraising teams.

Alan also plays a key role in the operations of our events and has relished the opportunity to get to 4 of of the 6 World Marathon Majors in 2023 (London, Berin, Chicago and New York), representing the Marathon Tours & Travel brand and enjoying looking after our runners.

All of his experience comes amidst a background of fully immersing himself in the products that we sell. Alan got into cycling in 2023 and completed his first sportive, the Tour de Manc this year, as well as a 3 day charity cycling event (Demelza Hospice Paris to Kent cycle). He is also planning to run his first ever full marathon in 2024.

In his spare time, Alan enjoys cycling, running, trekking and charity volunteering.

Amy Martindale

Customer Service Manager

Amy is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Customer Service Manager in the UK.

Amy graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Tourism Management. Upon leaving university, she got the travel bug and visited some great places in the past few years, from the British Golf Open to watching a League 2 football team in Vietnam and doing 2 seasons working in Ibiza!

Amy now enjoys being able to combine her passion for sports and travel into her work. In her time with Marathon Tours & Travel, she has travelled on a number of our trips to assist our clients, including her personal highlights of Antarctica, Berlin and London.

James Morrissey

Customer Service Executive

James is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Customer Service Executive in the UK.

James joined Destination Sport Experiences in December 2022, having obtained a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Sheffield and a Masters degree in Sports Business Management from Sheffield Hallam University.

During his time so far with Destination Sport Experiences, James has worked on the Paris Marathon and Etape du Tour 2023, whilst also enjoying being on both sides of the tape at the 2023 XC Mountain Bike World Championships as a hospitality guest and a marshal.

In his spare time, James is a big football, rugby league and snooker fan and also enjoys mountain biking and playing pool in a local pub league.

Paul Pirnus

Product Loading Specialist

Paul is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Product Loading Specialist in the UK.

Paul hails from Bucharest in Romania and graduated with a degree in International Hospitality Management from Copenhagen Business Academy and the University of Northern Denmark. After completing that degree, he attained an MSc in International Business Management from the University of Huddersfield.

Paul has been involved in the travel industry since he was in college. He held a part time job in market research, as well as three internships in travel, including two in hotels in Cordoba, Spain and St Julian, Malta. After finishing his masters he did two years working for a travel company as an Online Solutions Executive, as well as holding a position for an online travel hotel bank.

Paul has also helped out with a number of events during his time at Destination Sport Experiences. During summer 2023, he travelled with the company to the UCI World Championships in Perth this August and enjoyed learning about how things work on our trips and the organisation involved to keep on top of events.

During his spare time, Paul has a YouTube channel where he documents his journeys, posting trip reviews on the multiple transport options he uses during a trip, including, trains, planes, buses, coaches etc.

Si Teasdale

Si is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Operations Manager in the UK.

Si has been working in the travel industry for 15 years, having graduated with BSc Honours from Liverpool John Moores University. Since then, Si has worked in the travel industry for over 15 years. A keen cyclist and hiker, Si oversees all the operations of our events, making sure our clients have a fun, safe and memorable time.

During his time with Destination Sport Experiences, Si has been a key component across all of our events, from running, to cycling and triathlons as well. His highlights include running and cycling all over Europe, Antarctica and Kilimanjaro and managing many of our marathon and triathlon trips.

Si’s record of personal sporting achievement is particularly impressive, having completed the New York Marathon, London Marathon (twice), Berlin Marathon, as well as the Antarctica and Hamburg Ironman challenges and the Challenge Roth Triathlon.

In his spare time, he enjoys (even more!) triathlons, as well as climbing, mountaineering and skiing.

Stuart Wood

Senior Product Manager

Stuart is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Senior Product Manager in the UK.

Stuart has worked in the travel industry all of his life, having joined a small travel agency straight from school in 1994 and establishing a 29+ year career in the industry. He moved in to working in sports travel in 2009 and enjoys being part of the dynamic teams at Destination Sport Experiences and Marathon Tours & Travel.

Stuart has helped across a number of our events and describes his main enjoyment as being the team effort required to create a memorable experience for our clients.

Stuart previously lived in Italy for 8 years and classes himself as an Italophile. With a love for the country, the people, the culture, the food, the passion – it is his number one bucket list destination. Describing the country as a sports enthusiasts paradise, with running, cycling, football, skiing and triathlon all built deep into the soul of the people, Stuart describes how you never tire of returning to Italy and loves to help people discover more about this amazing country through work.

When Stuart is not working, he describes himself as an armchair cricket fan, as well as enjoying walking and hiking, which has seen him complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. He also absolutely loves food and limoncello!

Jade Wright

Head of Marketing

Jade is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Head of Marketing in the UK.

Jade graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a degree in Advertising, Marketing and Communications and has been working in the sports travel industry for over 8 years. During that time she has learnt and experienced many incredible things and helped Destination Sport Experiences’ brands come to life.

Jade describes sports and travel as being fascinating and inspiring industries, stating that she feels very lucky to be part of it. Jade’s favourite part of the job is giving people the opportunity to travel and take part in amazing events!

Her favourite memory so far with Marathon Tours & Travel was in New York City, where she was able to help and watch runners run the New York Half Marathon. Jade loves to talk to runners, hear their reasons for running and assisting them in any way she can.

At weekends you will find Jade doing housework! Her and her partner are renovating a house, so most weekends are spent with a paintbrush in her hand.

Australia team

Oliver Brooks

Marketing Executive

Oliver is Marathon Tours & Travel’s Marketing Executive in Australia.

Ashleigh Gal

Travel Manager

Ashleigh is one of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Travel Managers in Australia.

Ashleigh joined Destination Sport Experiences in early 2023, bringing together two of her lifelong passions, travel and sports.  After 12 years in the travel industry in varying roles, Ashleigh is now enjoying immersing herself in the worlds of long distance running and cycling at iconic events around the world.  Her goal is to assist clients with a hassle-free experience when planning travel to their dream event, so they can relax and focus on the race, ride or match they choose.

In her spare time, Ashleigh likes to stay active and has been playing competitive tennis for over 20 years.  When travelling she loves to get out and explore a new urban or natural landscape on foot – there is no better way to experience a destination than this!  She has travelled to over 35 countries so far and some highlights include riding horses in Mongolia, hiking in the Atacama Desert, exploring USA’s National Parks, Canadian Rockies, and Swiss Alps.  Another great reason she has found to travel is to attend major sporting events such as Wimbledon, Australian Open Tennis, Formula 1 and international soccer events.

Taking inspiration from our global community of athletes, Ashleigh is now keen to pursue more running herself and looks forward to completing a longer distance event very soon!

Jenna-belle Smith

Group and Event Manager

Jenna-belle is Marathon Tours & Travel Australia’s Group and Event Manager.

Jenna-belle joined the Destination Sports Experiences team in 2022, bringing 15 years of experience working in the travel & tourism industry to the team. With a passion for travel and events and creating once in a lifetime experiences, Jenna-belle has enjoyed the challenge of building travel programs and bespoke itineraries for running, cycling and team travel.

Jenna-belle has always been an active person. As a dancer throughout her youth she found sport aerobics in her teens, competing nationally with a team for many years. The team travel that accompanied national championships sparked a keen interest in the travel & tourism sector and inspired her to pursue a career in the industry. Taking her all over the world, some highlights of Jenna-belle’s career include managing group travel for a ski resort in Canada, working in the leadership team for a well-known hotel chain in Darwin and ultimately joining the DSE team and creating the Official Travel Program for Sydney Marathon.

In April 2022 Jenna-belle completed her first half marathon in Kangaroo Island, commenting that experiencing what our travellers train for was an important achievement to ensure she understands not just the logistics required to travel afar, but the nuances that come with preparing for endurance sports.

Shannon Stacey

Senior Product Manager – Australia

Shannon is Marathon Tours & Travel Australia’s Senior Product Manager.

Shannon has over 25 years experience in the travel industry, with the majority of that time spent working in sports and group tourism. With a real passion for his work, Shannon enjoys working with like-minded people that get to help clients travel and be active. He describes the experience from helping clients arrange a travel experience to a bucket list event, and then getting to share that experience with them as extremely rewarding.

In Shannon’s free time he likes to spend time with his wife and 2 boys. Alongside that, he enjoys running, cycling and triathlon and has completed 6 Ironman triathlons and over 35 marathons.

Accompanied by an amazing team of dedicated people, Shannon is looking forward to offering some of the world’s greatest events to our clients and is excited to be running and cycling alongside many of our customers.