Boston Marathon

The Oldest Marathon in the World

Boston Marathon 2021

April 19th 2021

Duration: Minimum 4 Nights Distance: Marathon

The Boston Marathon is one of the world’s greatest sporting events. It is also one of the six World Marathon Majors. Like the city itself it is steeped in history. Nearly a million Bostonian’s come out to cheer on the runners and we guarantee you will never forget the experience.This is also an ideal tour on which to bring a non-running companion. There is lots to do in Boston. It is one of the friendliest cities in the U.S., a walkable city which is the cradle of American civilization and where the Irish are always welcome. Note we are only permitted to sell packages to Irish Residents.

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DETAILS
Boston Marathon Event Details

Usually held on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of April, the Boston Marathon never seems to fall off any runner’s radar. As the world’s oldest annual marathon dating back to 1897, it is no surprise that thousands aim to secure their place on the start line.

Attracting 500,000 spectators each year and over 30,000 runners, the Boston Marathon in 1996 established a record as the world’s largest marathon with 38,708 entrants, 36,748 starters, and an incredible 35,868 finishers.

In 2013, there was a tragic terrorist attack at the finish area of the Boston Marathon. Runners across the world have always remembered those affected by this tragedy, and now there is a movie called Patriots Day, starring Mark Wahlberg, which recalls the events of the bombing that day and the week after it took place. The movie shows how the people of Boston came together after the attack and the city displayed true strength of human compassion and courage. We at Sports Travel International were there at the 2013 Boston Marathon and many of our customers were running. Fortunately, none of our runners were directly caught up in the bombing, but we will always remember those sadly affected by the events of that day in 2013.

As an official travel partner of the Boston Marathon & BAA (Boston Athletic Association) we are pleased to offer GUARANTEED entries for the Boston Marathon without the need to provide a qualifying time.

With such an exciting race in the pipeline, you will not want to worry about logistics and hotel spots, that is why we have it covered from the very moment you step onto your flight to the very finish of your trip to this incredible city. We are very pleased to offer 4* accommodation located just a short walk from the finish and Boston Common.

2021 Full Travel Package from €tbc per person plus entry fee, for full details, please see the hotel options tab.

Full Travel Package includes:
- Return flights from the Dublin to Boston’s Logan airport with Aer Lingus
- All airline taxes, fees and charges
- Private return airport transfers (on group flight arrival and departures only)
- 4 nights hotel accommodation on a room only basis at the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Hotel
- Our staff service. Please see details below
Our staff service on the Boston Marathon includes:
- Daily hotel visits to help with any questions you may have and to meet your fellow runners
- An escorted trip to the Marathon Expo on Friday (if time permits), Saturday and Sunday
- An escorted trip to the Marathon start
Also available:
- Race Entry Fee – optional extra* – €tbc per person – *Please note we are only able to sell entry/packages to Irish Residents *
- Flight upgrades – if you wish to upgrade your flights, please contact us after booking for a quote
- Daily breakfasts €tbc for 4 nights
- A coach tour of the course available on Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th April – more details below
- Travel Insurance – for details of insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page.
Course Tour:

The tour is offered on Saturday at 2:00pm and on Sunday at 10:00am. It is date specific as it is capacity controlled. The tour is three (3) hours long in duration. It departs from and concludes at the Sheraton Boston (39 Dalton Street). Runners need to make their own way to the departing transport, directions will be provided. We recommend that clients arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a swift loading and prompt departure. Each motorcoach has a knowledgeable local guide that will commentate along the way. There is a water closet on each coach. The coaches are not suitable for wheelchair bound clients or infants.
Cost € tbc per person (non-runners welcome)

Included with your entry:
- Long sleeved t-shirt
- Bib number
- Finisher medal
- Admission to the John Hancock Sports and Fitness Expo
- An official result from an electronically recorded official timing system
- Runner gear check bag
- Boston marathon official programme
- Complimentary ticket for the pre race pasta dinner
- Complimentary transport to the start
- Access to the athletes village in Hopkinton
- Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula along the course
- First aid/medical assistance along the course
- Baggage and dressing area (no showers)
- Family meeting area
- Admission to the awards ceremony
- Complimentary ticket for the post race party
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2021 BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING STANDARDS FOR GOOD FOR AGE ENTRY (effective from September 15, 2018)
All standards below are based on official submitted net times.

Age Group MEN WOMEN
18-34 3hrs 00min 00sec/ 3hrs 30min 00sec
35-39 3hrs 05min 00sec/ 3hrs 35min 00sec
40-44 3hrs 10min 00sec/ 3hrs 40min 00sec
45-49 3hrs 20min 00sec/ 3hrs 50min 00sec
50-54 3hrs 25min 00sec/ 3hrs 55min 00sec
55-59 3hrs 35min 00sec /4hrs 05min 00sec
60-64 3hrs 50min 00sec/4hrs 20min 00sec
65-69 4hrs 05min 00sec/ 4hrs 35min 00sec
70-74 4hrs 20min 00sec/ 4hrs 50min 00sec
75-79 4hrs 35min 00sec 5hrs 05min 00sec
80 and over 4hrs 50min 00sec/ 5hrs 20min 00sec

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank You"

Just a quick email to thank you for organizing another great Sports Travel event at Boston Marathon 2018. It was brilliant from the airport pickup to the hotel and back. Barry was great and knowing that the team all got back safely from the race that day was super considering the horrendous conditions. I look forward to travelling with you again.

Martin, Belfast - September 13, 2018

"Fantastic Time!"

Jeremy and I had a fantastic time in Boston despite the grueling marathon conditions. Barry was amazing and knew the city so well. There was a really great team from Ireland and to date it was my best trip!

Louise, Newtownards - September 13, 2018

"Thanks Again!"

Thanks again for a great Boston Marathon tour. It was definitely the best trip I was on and I think the weather for the marathon itself made it even more special! The people on the tour were an amazing bunch and special thanks to guides Barry & Jenny for their help, organization and information throughout the trip. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to go on the tour in the first instance. It’s a tour I will not forget in a long time.

Fred, Co Kildare - September 13, 2018

"Thank You"

Please pass our thanks to Barry for his wealth of knowledge on the Boston trip. It was a memorable marathon to say the least.

Gary, Bangor - September 13, 2018
ITINERARY

Provisional Travel Itinerary for the 2021 Boston Marathon Tour

Friday 16th April 2021:

Depart Dublin to Boston Logan International Airport with Aer Lingus. You will be met at Logan International Airport by our Sports Travel Guide and transferred by private coach to the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill. Dependant on your arrival time, there may be chance to head to the expo for bib collection.

Saturday 17th April/Sunday 18th April:

On Saturday morning at 7.15am our guide will lead out a short jog along the nearby Charles river. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Boston.

After collecting your race number and registration details from the EXPO at the Hynes Convention Centre if you haven’t done so already, you have the day to yourself to explore! Enjoy the fabulous shops, markets, bars and restaurants. Speak to our guide for advice on where to go and what to do to make the most of this amazing city!

On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September you also have the option to book space (optional extra) on the marathon course coach tour (approx 3 hours) – further details below.

Course Recce Tour:

The tour is offered on Saturday at 2:00pm and on Sunday at 10:00am. It is date specific as it is capacity controlled. The tour is three (3) hours long in duration. It departs from and concludes at the Sheraton Boston (39 Dalton Street) – runners need to make their own way to the departing transport, directions will be provided. We recommend that clients arrive at least 10 minutes early to ensure a swift loading and prompt departure. Each motorcoach has a knowledgeable local guide that will commentate along the way. There is a water closet on each coach. The coaches are not suitable for wheelchair bound clients or infants. Cost €tbc per person (non runners welcome).

Monday 19th April: Boston Marathon 2021

Boston Marathon race day! Our Sports Travel Guide will accompany the group from the hotel on Monday morning to the official race bus departure point on Boston Common, just a short walk away from the hotel.

Non-Running Supporters meet guide at 9.30am to head out to the 16.8 mile mark at Washington Street in Woodland – the start of Heartbreak Hill. This is a great place to support your runner.

We will then be there to greet you on your return and congratulate you on today’s success. Join us for an informal celebration at a local bar later this evening.

Tuesday 20th April:

A morning free to finish off your sightseeing and shopping in Boston. You can also join us on a trip to Harvard, at 9.45am we head out to Harvard to enjoy a visit of this world-famous college. Transport and entry cost payable locally at your own cost. Then our private coach transfer from the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill on Tuesday afternoon to Logan International Airport for your flight home, departing on an overnight scheduled service with Aer Lingus.
HOTELS & PRICING
Wyndham Hotel Boston Beacon Hill

We will return to the 4* Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill which is situated at the foot of Beacon Hill in downtown Boston. It is famous for its Georgian style houses and cobbled st...

Pricing for 2020 – based on flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus, return airport, 4 nights hotel accommodation on a room only basis: * Please note we are only able to sell entry/packages to Irish residents *

4 nights Standard Room – €tbc per person based on double (1 bed) or twin occupancy (2 beds)

4 nights Standard Room– €tbc per person single occupancy supplement (1 bed)

Marathon Entry Fee – €tbc per entry

Daily Breakfast at the hotel – €tbc per person (for 4 nights)

Coach Tour of the Course – €tbc per person (non running partners welcome)

Extra nights and extensions to flight dates are subject to availability and can be requested once the initial 4 night package have been booked.

Booking Deposit: €tbc per runner and €tbc per non-runner

Single travellers and twin to share

Travelling alone? We welcome single travellers on our tours as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options: a single room or, to keep costs down, you can select our ‘twin to share’ option and we will do our best twin you with another tour participant.
Boston Marathon Hotels
Wyndham Hotel Boston Beacon Hill

The 4 star Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill Hotel, 5 Blossom Street at Cambridge St, Boston is located close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall and City Hall in the heart of the city and beside Beacon Hill, one of Boston’s oldest and finest neighborhoods, with gas-lit streets and brick sidewalks.

The beautiful Charles River is just a short distance from the hotel, ideal for our early morning jogs.

The nearest subway station is Bowdoin on the Blue line.

The nearest subway station on the Red Line is Charles MGH.

The hotel is 100% non-smoking. There is a small fitness center and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.

Hotel Price

Other Facilities Include:

Swimming pool

Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Fitness centre

Bar

Restaurant

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 51 per day.

Concierge service

ATM/cash machine on site

Luggage storage

Tour desk

Express check-in/check-out

24-hour front desk

Daily maid service

Dry cleaning (Additional charge)

Laundry (Additional charge)

Fax/photocopying(Additional charge)

Business centre

Meeting/banquet facilities(Additional charge)

Vending machine (snacks)

Vending machine (drinks)

Designated smoking area

Air conditioning

Non-smoking throughout

Heating

Safety deposit box

Lift

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking rooms

Newspapers

Room service
IMPORTANT INFO

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

How to book

At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure.

Passport Information

All passengers, including children and infants, travelling to the US must have a valid ePassport. Check your current passport for the ePassport symbol on the front cover. Renew your passport in good time if necessary.

See www.dfa.ie/passports or https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports

Immigration to the USA

International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries (Ireland and Britain) are required to apply for a travel authorisation online, known as the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). Travellers from non-Visa Waiver Program countries should check the requirements with their embassy.

To do the ESTA online, go to the link below and have your passport and travel details to hand. Only use this link as this is the US government site. https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov

Insurance

For details of insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page.
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Q. Do I need a qulifying time to book with Sports Tours International?

A.
No, Sports Tours International entries are guaranteed and you do not need to have qualified.

Q. I am a single traveler, is this event for me?

A.
Yes, absolutely. We offer a twin share room option, plus our reps are on hand to assist you and introduce you to other single runners. We also hold a welcome meeting/race briefing where you can meet other runners.

Q. Can I bring family and friends on the trip?

A.
Yes, we welcome spectators. Our reps will escort any non runners to a suitable viewing point to watch the marathon.

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