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Runner Heads to Antarctica for Next Marathon
Runner Heads to Antarctica for Next Marathon 3.09.2023 Press Coverage

By the time we reach our eighth decade, some of us may find the true meaning of life in a Lay-Z-Boy recliner watching Hawaii Five-0 reruns, but not so David Bruce. On March 15, he and his wife, Susan, head to Argentina, launching point for his next — and fourth — continental marathon: Antarctica.Read more

Comrades Ultra Marathon
Comrades Ultra Marathon 2.24.2023 Press Coverage

Known in South Africa and within the running community simply as ‘Comrades’, this is the world’s largest and oldest ultra-marathon. Comrades is an annual race that switches direction each year, taking place in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. The route itself is hilly, hot, and long (average of 90km) between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.Read more

SEVEN CONTINENTS CLUB® TO NOW RECOGNIZE FINISHERS IN ULTRAMARATHON DISTANCE
SEVEN CONTINENTS CLUB® TO NOW RECOGNIZE FINISHERS IN ULTRAMARATHON DISTANCE 1.04.2023 Press Coverage
    half-marathon, Marathon, Seven Continents, Seven Continents Club, ultramarathon

The Seven Continents Club® (SCC) will begin presenting the SCC Finisher Medal and Certificate to SCC Members in the ultramarathon distance. Also, starting in 2024, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) will offer the option of a 50K distance to its Antarctica Marathon® running events.Read more

Marathon Tours & Travel to be Exclusive International Tour Operator for Comrades Marathon
Marathon Tours & Travel to be Exclusive International Tour Operator for Comrades Marathon 12.15.2022 Press Coverage
    Comrades, south africa, ultramarathon

Recognized internationally as ‘The Ultimate Human Race’, the Comrades Marathon is the oldest ultramarathon in the world and is considered among one of the most iconic events for long distance runners. Marathon Tours & Travel is thrilled to become the exclusive International Tour Operator for the 96th running of the Comrades Marathon, to be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023.Read more

MTT Kicks Off 2023 with The Bermuda Triangle Challenge After a Two Year Wait
MTT Kicks Off 2023 with The Bermuda Triangle Challenge After a Two Year Wait 8.05.2022 Announcements

“We are happy to welcome runners back to our island for the Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge and we look forward to sharing our amazing race weekend. This is the second year on our re-imagined marathon race course, which takes runners on a wonderful journey through some of the most picturesque backdrops in the world. Our goal is to ensure that our visiting runners experience the island with suggested itineraries and “must-see sights”. We want our overseas runners to not only enjoy the running, but also the island and all that is has to offer. This is not just another race – you will be Running in PARADISE!” - Race Director, Mark Harris.Read More

Around the world in 26.2 miles
Around the world in 26.2 miles 8.04.2022 Press Coverage

Cuba isn’t the only destination where using a travel planner’s expertise can help eliminate the stress of planning to run the distance on foreign soil. Since 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel has been partnering with races around the world and assisting runners with land-based logistics, including race registration.Read More

MARATHON TOURS & TRAVEL JOINS FORCES WITH UK BASED DESTINATION SPORT GROUP
MARATHON TOURS & TRAVEL JOINS FORCES WITH UK BASED DESTINATION SPORT GROUP 7.07.2022 Press Coverage

Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) a longstanding recognized leader in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters, is expanding globally through a merger with Destination Sport Group (DSG). A British based company, DSG encompasses leading sports travel companies, which helps thousands of clients travel to sport events around the world, specifically in the endurance running, cycling and triathlon sectors through its Destination Sport Experiences (DSE) brand. In addition to its current headquarters in Boston, MA USA, MTT will now expand its worldwide footprint with offices operating under the business name of Marathon Tours & Travel in Manchester, United Kingdom and Australia. Read More

Offering Boston Marathon Hotel Accommodations Since 1981
Offering Boston Marathon Hotel Accommodations Since 1981 6.01.2022 Press Coverage
    Boston, Boston Course Tour, Boston Marathon, Boston VIP Package

Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is the Exclusive Domestic Travel and Accommodations Booking Agency for the Boston Marathon, and secures hotel rooms around the Boston metropolitan area for the weekend events. MTT’s relationship with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) began 41 years ago in 1981. To book accommodations and for additional information go to our Boston Marathon webpage. Reservations accepted starting on Wednesday, June 1 at 12:00PM ET. Hotel selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.Read More

Antarctica Marathon® Race Directors Join Oceanites Board of Directors
Antarctica Marathon® Race Directors Join Oceanites Board of Directors 5.10.2022 Announcements
    Antarctica, Antarctica Marathon, Jeff Adams, Oceanites, Thom Gilligan

Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is pleased to announce that Founder/CEO Thom Gilligan and President Jeff Adams were elected to the Board of Directors of Oceanites – a research based nonprofit organization focused on the effects of climate change and tourism on Antarctica. The relationship between MTT and Oceanites began more than a decade ago with the goal to raise awareness of these issues with participants of the Antarctica Marathon® & Half-Marathon. Additionally, Antarctica Marathon® is awarded the registered trademark through the US Patent and Trademark Office. Read More

SEVEN CONTINENTS CLUB® RECEIVES THE OFFICIAL REGISTERED TRADEMARK
SEVEN CONTINENTS CLUB® RECEIVES THE OFFICIAL REGISTERED TRADEMARK 5.05.2022 Press Coverage
    Abbott World Marathon Majors, Antarctica Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Boston Marathon, Seven Continents Club, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, Tokyo Marathon

After years of litigation required to recognize and protect their innovative globally respected brand, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) officially received the registered trademark designation for its Seven Continents Club® (SCC). MTT established the SCC in 1995, when the inaugural Antarctica Marathon®& Half-Marathon made it possible for runners to conquer a marathon or half-marathon on all seven continents. Read more

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