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2020 WAITLIST

London Marathon

28th April 2019

Duration: 2,3 Nights Distance: marathon

The London marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors. It is also one of the most popular, competitive and over-subscribed running events in the world. However, as the official Irish tour operator for the event, we have an allocation of entries so we can GUARANTEE your place in the marathon of a lifetime.

As London turns out for the event in spectacular fashion, drawing some of the largest crowds seen at any running event, the roar will spur you on from the Cutty Sark to the Mall.

Bookings are currently closed for 2019.

DETAILS
The Marathon

Please note, these travel packages are solely intended for runners resident in Ireland.

The Marathon starts at 9.30am on SUNDAY, APRIL 28 from Blackheath, near Greenwich, and runs through many famous London districts and past many landmarks, including the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. As the official Irish tour operator we have an allocation of marathon entries so we can GUARANTEE your place in the `marathon of a lifetime’, regardless of your previous marathon times (if any). The Finish Line is open for at least 8 hours. Minimum age is 18 years.

All entries are sold as part of a full tour package only.

The minimum tour package is based on two nights twin or double sharing at the 4**** Melia White House Hotel (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun). All prices are per person. A very substantial Buffet Breakfast is included. A special arrangement will be made for early breakfast for runners on marathon day.

THE STANDARD TOUR (MINIMUM PACKAGE) INCLUDES:
- Choice of flights from selected airport, including all taxes, fees and charges.
- 2 nights twin or double sharing with Full Buffet Breakfast
- Guaranteed Race Entry
- Private Coach Transfer to Race Start from the hotel. (Runners only);
- Services of your Sports Travel Guides;
- The security of a fully Licensed and Bonded travel agency.
Please refer to the Hotel & Prices tab for Hotel details and Tour Prices.

FUNDRAISING OPTION

If you wish to fundraise for one of our nominated charities, please email us at info@sportstravelinternational.com for details.

TESTIMONIALS

"brilliant weekend in London"

Hi, just wanted to say a big thank you to you all at Sports Travel for a brilliant weekend in London. Everything was organised so well and the experience of running the marathon is something we will never forget.

Ursula & Daniel, Lisburn -

"Would like to thank you all"

Would like to thank you all for organising a great weekend as usual. Very well organised by everyone. Please pass on our thanks.

Sandra, Rathangan, Co Kildare -

"Another great weekend"

Another great weekend in London there. Thanks so much. Loved every moment of it. Got me thinking about booking my next marathon.

Padraig, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 -

"Thanks so much"

Thanks so much for the weekend – organisation was first class as always!

Susan, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 -

"Congratulations"

Congratulations on arranging such a beautifully smooth package for the marathon. If only my part, the running itself, had been of a similar quality. You even arranged it so the slower runners didn’t have to get cold while plodding round the course.

Brian, Dublin 15 -

"already recruited a number of runners to come back"

I just want to thank Martin and the crew in London for an amazing weekend. The team over there were fantastic and everything worked out so well – except for the weather. I have already recruited a number of runners to come back next year so I will be in touch with you regarding this later in the year.

Alma, Co Meath -

"A very big thank you"

Can I say a very big thank you for all your help, support and organisation last weekend. It was great not to have to think of anything bar running!! Despite the very warm conditions it was a great event.

Grainne, Blackrock, Co Dublin -

"Huge thanks"

Huge thanks for a great weekend in London – as usual everything was organised like clockwork from start to finish. Thanks also to Alex and Eugene for their assistance in London as well.

Anne Mac Oscar, Southern Area Hospice Services, Newry -

"Huge thank you"

I would just like to say a huge thank you for the London Marathon, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Looking forward to the next trip!

Brian, Tullow, Co Carlow -
ITINERARY

For Cork, Shannon or Belfast flight options, please email us your dates and approximate outward and inward flight time preferences.

DUBLIN – LONDON HEATHROW FLIGHT OPTIONS

Fri 26 April EI 154 07:30 – 09:05

Fri 26 April EI 158 09:40 – 11:10

Fri 26 April EI 178 18:00 – 19:20

SAT 27 April EI 156 08:30 – 10:00

Sat 27 April EI 158 09:40 – 11:10

Sat 27 April EI 162 11:10 – 12:40

LONDON HEATHROW – DUBLIN FLIGHT OPTIONS

Mon 29 April EI 159 12:00 – 13:30

Mon 29 April EI 163 13:25 – 14:55

Mon 29 April EI 167 15:50 – 17:20

Mon 29 April EI 175 18:10 – 19:30

Mon 29 April EI 179 20:10 – 21:30

DUBLIN – LONDON CITY AIRPORT FLIGHT OPTIONS

Fri 26 April EI 284 11:15 – 12:45

Fri 26 April EI 286 13:15 – 14:45

Fri 26 April EI 288 15:35 – 17:00

Fri 26 April EI 290 18:00 – 19:30

SAT 27 April EI 282 07:30 – 09:10

SAT 27 April EI 284 09:30 – 11:10

LONDON CITY AIRPORT – DUBLIN FLIGHT OPTIONS

SUN 28 April EI 291 20:00 – 21:25

Mon 29 April EI 285 13:30 – 14:55

Mon 29 April EI 287 15:30 – 16:55

Mon 29 April EI 289 17:30 – 18:55

Mon 29 April EI 291 20:00 21:45

Sample 2 night itinerary

Friday 26th April: Arrive in London and check into the Melia Whitehouse Hotel. After check in, you can head to the marathon Expo at London Excel. It is open until 8pm today.

Saturday 27th April: Arrive in London and, depending on your flight arrival time, check into the Melia Whitehouse Hotel or head directly from the airport to the marathon Expo at London Excel. The Expo closes at 5pm sharp today, so arrive there before 4pm.

Saturday Evening Buffet Dinner 6pm – 9pm (if booked) Last sitting is 7.30pm

Sunday 28th April: London Marathon Day. After an early breakfast at the hotel, our coach for runners will leave at 7.10am and take you to the start of the marathon.

Our guides will recommend a suitable viewing point for non-runners.

After the marathon head back to the hotel for a well-earned celebration with your fellow runners and supporters.

Monday 29th April: After breakfast, check out of the hotel and, depending on your flight departure time, head out to enjoy the city or head back to the airport for your return flight home.
HOTELS & PRICING
Melia White House London

The Melia White House Hotel is an excellent 4 star hotel located in the heart of the city, beside Regent’s Park. It is within easy walking distance of Oxford St, Madame Tuss...

TOUR PRICES

THE STANDARD TOUR INCLUDES:

* Guaranteed Race Entry plus coach from hotel to race start for runners

* Return flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Belfast

* 2 nights’ accommodation as booked, with buffet breakfast at the 4**** Melia White House Hotel

* Guide services Fri/Sat/Sun and till Monday lunchtime.

ALL TOUR PRICES ARE PER PERSON

At time of booking a deposit of €475 per person is required.

The tour balance is due by 14 January.

CLASSIC TWINS OR DOUBLES (standard rooms)

Runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing €1,094

Non-runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing €538

Extra night cost per person per night €129

PREMIUM TWINS OR DOUBLES (larger room with some additional amenities)

Runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing € 1,138

Non-runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing €582

Extra night cost per person per night €151

EXECUTIVE TWINS OR DOUBLES (noticeably larger rooms, separate check-in facility, plus access to the Executive Level lounge with complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and pastries throughout the day, and complimentary tapas and a range of drinks from 6pm – 8.30pm daily)

Runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing € 1,170

Non-runner 2 nights Twin or Double sharing €614

Extra night cost per person per night €167

SINGLE ROOMS – All Single Rooms Are For One Person Only

CLASSIC SINGLES (standard rooms)

Runner 2 nights single € 1,258

Non-runner 2 nights Single €702

Extra night cost €211

PREMIUM SINGLES (larger room with some additional amenities)

Runner 2 nights single € 1,356

Non-runner 2 nights Single €800

Extra night cost €260

EXECUTIVE SINGLES (noticeably larger rooms, separate check-in facility, plus access to the Executive Level lounge with complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and pastries throughout the day, and complimentary tapas and a range of drinks from 6pm – 8.30pm daily)

Runner 2 nights single € 1,414

Non-runner 2 nights Single €858

Extra night cost €289

TRIPLE ROOMS

Runner 2 nights triple sharing € 1,089

Non-runner 2 nights triple sharing €533

Extra night cost per person triple sharing €125

Triple rooms are for 3 person bookings for families or friends only.

NB: Triple rooms consist of a double bed and a sofa bed.

There are no three-bedded triple rooms.

Those in triples have access to the Executive Level Lounge.

Limited Availability of triples.

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 to twin you with another tour participant.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Travel Insurance: €25
Includes cover for participation in the marathon and travel disruption.
Our policy is only available to you if you are permanently living in Ireland and have been for the past six months.

Return 15kg Checked-in Bag: €40

Buffet Dinner on Saturday evening at hotel: €28

FUNDRAISING OPTION

If you wish to fundraise for one of our nominated charities, please email us at info@sportstravelinternational.com for details.
Virgin Money London Marathon Hotels
Melia White House London

The Melia White House Hotel is an excellent 4 star hotel located in the heart of the city, beside Regent’s Park. It is within easy walking distance of Oxford St, Madame Tussauds and the British Museum. Close to three Tube Stations, it is less than 100m from Great Portland Street tube station and only a 5-minute walk from both Warren Street and Regent’s Park stations. It is a short tube ride from the marathon finish line.

After a recent refurbishment, hotel guests can now have a more pleasant and unique experience when staying in London. This 4-star deluxe hotel has 581 rooms, 112 apartments, 9 meeting rooms, 2 restaurants and a bar with a terrace; a fitness centre and an executive lounge.

All hotel rooms and suites at the Melia White House are non-smoking and offer:

En-suite bathroom with hair-dryer and magnifying mirror

Air conditioning

Complimentary WiFi

High speed internet connection

Flat-screen television with Satellite channels

Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

24-hour room service

Direct dial telephone and UK/EU/US sockets

Hotel Price

Prices as show below.
IMPORTANT INFO

How to book

At time of booking a deposit of €475 per person is required.

The tour balance is due by 14 January.

If you wish to fundraise for one of our nominated charities, please email us at info@sportstravelinternational.com for details.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist Sports Travel’s travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page.

It includes cover for participation in the marathon and travel disruption.

NB: Our travel insurance is only available to you only if you are a resident of Ireland and have been for the past six months prior to booking the travel insurance.

If you have your own travel insurance, you must ensure that your policy covers you to participate in running events and we also recommend it includes cover for travel disruption.

You may wish to obtain a European health insurance card. Should you require medical care during your temporary stay in any of the EU countries, this care is provided under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. It doesn’t replace travel insurance. Residents of Ireland can apply online on the websites below

www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/schemes/EHIC/
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