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Todd Lubas will tell you that marathon runners don't take up the sport by accident. He's spent years running nine different marathons in various cities across the country. It was just a few weeks ago that he went to the bottom of the Earth to compete. "It was my first marathon outside of the U.S.," Lubas, who lives in Denver, says. "I've done Boston, and Chicago, and some big U.S. marathons, but it was the first exotic marathon, in a place like Antarctica."Read more
A snow squall enveloped runners minutes before the start of the 19th Antarctica Marathon & Half-Marathon held on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The events were again run in two waves on consecutive days with a total of 197 runners from 18 countries including three half-marathon participants from the Russian base at Bellingshausen and one Chilean staff from Frei Base.Read more
Jordan is a relatively small country—but it is home to some of the most historic and culturally significant places on Earth.Read More
I am proudest of seeing so many satisfied customers who tell us that we have changed their lives by offering great travel experiences combined with the sport of running.Read More
RUNNER’S RENDEVOUZ Marathon Tours takes runners to seven continents and 40 destinations, to run marathons and enjoy an authentic cultural experience. If you’re looking for more than just your run-of-the-mill marathon, then try one in Antartica, Patagonia, Madagascar or run with the Maasai in Kenya. Read More
Starting a brand new year can often be about setting new goals, pushing new limits, and bettering yourself—whether as a parent, runner, employee, student, or friend. But shouldn’t setting new goals also be kind of fun? When every item is checked off on the priority list, shouldn't there be something waiting for you at the end? The holiday season may technically be over, but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself—and your families or friends—to a new adventure in 2018. And because you're a runner, shouldn't you make that an awesome destination race?Read More
Running makes a great contribution to the improvement of different people’s lives as well as lengthening their lifespan.Read More
As a runner, Aileen Flanagan likes to set goals for herself. Sometimes they are quite challenging and long-term goals. Ten years ago, she decided to run a half-marathon on every continent. She completed that challenge in August with a race on King George Island off the coast of Antarctica. Read More
"The race is a catalyst to going somewhere, but when we get there, our clients want to have an authentic experience," said Jeff Adams, president of Marathon Tours & Travel.Read More
To help you decided on your next big adventure Lonely Planet has released its “Best in Travel” selections for 2018. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list is selected by the guide’s most experienced travellers and takes into consideration hundreds of recommended destinations worldwide. Its selection criteria includes current events, innovative travel offers and the diversity of a destination’s tourism offering which are all factors in deciding the final top 10.Read More
