TCS London Marathon AbbottWMM Six Star Journey
NOTE: This package does NOT include an entry. You must secure this on your own.
The TCS London Marathon has become one of the most sought-after Abbott World Marathon Majors races. Known for its flat, scenic course, world-class competition, and excellent organization, this gem of a marathon will make you feel like royalty when you cross the finish line on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
The first London Marathon was held on March 29, 1981 and more than 20,000 applied to run. Only 6,747 were accepted from this pool and 6,255 crossed the finish line on Constitution Hill. Seeing an opportunity to create a unique running experience for our clients, Marathon Tours & Travel immediately established a relationship with the London Marathon team and hosted our first trip in 1982. Entering our 44th year supporting London we are pleased to continue to be the official North American travel agency for the 2025 TCS London Marathon.
Our AbbottWMM Six Star Journey Package is available to anyone who already secured their own entry. This special package includes hotel accommodates at the St. James Hotel, a welcome reception, an optional guided tour of Windsor Castle, guided walking London City Tour with a cruise on the Thames River and visit to the TCS London Marathon Expo, pre-race dinner and post -race celebration. The St. James Hotel is a short walking distance from the finish, as well as iconic places such as St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament.
The TCS London Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Meals Included
Daily buffet breakfast and pre-race dinner
Guide
MTT Host on-site
Transfers
Private coach transfer to start
Accommodation
Excellent four night hotel accommodations
Entry
Must secure your own entry
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration reception
Excursions
Half-day guided city tour (including Expo stop)
A Helping Hand
Welcome reception upon arrival
Medal Bling
Medal and shirt are presented at the finish line
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday, April 24
Arrive in London and transfer on your own to the St. James Court London Hotel. You will be greeted at the hotel by a team member of Marathon Tours & Travel. The rest of the day is on your own to enjoy the fabulous city of London! This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your running peers and meet your Marathon Tours & Travel Host(s).
Friday, April 25
Enjoy a morning city walking tour of London with a local guide that includes a trip down the River Thames. See and experience the splendor of this great city from the relaxed comfort of a modern, purpose-built, all-weather City Cruises Sightseeing boat. Once you reach Tower Pier, we will board our coach bus for a trip to the TCS London Marathon Expo where each runner needs to collect their bib. At your leisure make your own way back to the St. James Court. The rest of the day and evening are on your own. (Breakfast included)
Saturday, April 26
Join us for the optional morning shakeout run around James Park where you can view your future TCS London Marathon Finish area! Today you can choose to have a free day to explore on you own or you can join an optional guided tour of Windsor Castle. The tour of Windsor Castle is $150 per person and must be pre-booked. Tonight we will gather for a pre-race pasta dinner and the camaraderie of your fellow runners. (Breakfast and dinner included)
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Packages & Rates
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London Marathon AbbottWMM Six Star Journey | Deluxe Four-Night Package: April 24 – 28, 2025
Features:
- Four-night hotel accommodation
- Buffet Breakfast Daily
- All Hotel Taxes
- Welcome Reception on Thursday, April 24
- Half-Day Guided City Tour (including Expo stop) on Friday, April 25
- Optional Guided Tour of Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 26 ($150 additional cost)
- Pre-Race Pasta Dinner on Saturday, April 26
- Private motor coach transportation for runners to the start
- Post-Race Celebration Reception on Sunday, April 27
- AbbottWMM/MTT swag
- Services of Marathon Tours & Travel staff in London
Please Note:
- This package does NOT include a Guaranteed Race Entry.
- Rates may change due to currency fluctuations and city taxes.
- Upgraded rooms are available upon request.
- Additional nights are available upon request.
Not Included:
- International roundtrip airfare to London
- Travel Insurance
- Airport transfers
- Gratuities and tips, unless noted above
- All meals unless noted on the itinerary
You should plan to fly in and out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rates (all prices are per person in AUD dollars)
Additional nights available upon request
London Marathon | AbbottWMM Six Star Journey PackageDouble Occupancy Single Occupancy St. James Court London, A Taj Hotel $3,276 $5,475
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Hotels
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St. James, Taj Hotel
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London is a discreet Victorian masterpiece, typifying the concealed charm of one of Britain’s finest luxury hotels. Crisp and elegant, with the signature Taj warmth, St. James’ Court strives to make each visit more pleasurable and memorable. Located in central London SW1, the hotel is footsteps from Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park, walking distance from Westminster and Victoria Station and conveniently close to the West End and Mayfair, perfectly positioned to explore London, for business or pleasure.
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Event Information
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Race Date: April 27, 2025
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Minimum Pace/Cut-Off Time Policy: Competitors will only be eligible for a medal and to feature in the results if they complete the course before the official cut off time which is currently 19:00 on the day of the event (subject to variation at the organizers’ discretion).
Course: The point-to-point course is very flat with only one small rise. The triple start winds out of Greenwich Park and Blackheath Park, loops through Greenwich and across Tower Bridge. Circling Canary Wharf the course runs along the Thames past the Tower of London through Trafalgar Square and onto The Mall where you will finish in front of Buckingham Palace. The course is one of the worlds fastest and previously boasted the women’s world record.
Entry Fee: This package does NOT include a guaranteed entry.
Number Pickup: You must pick up your race bib and packet at the TCS London Marathon Expo. Details can be found here.
Temperature: Average temperatures on race day are between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Awards: Medal and Finisher Shirt are presented at the finish line.
Difficulty: Easy
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Registration & Booking
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Rates: All prices are based on current exchange rates, which may change due to currency fluctuations.
Reservations and Payments: A completed tour application together with a deposit of $500 PER PERSON must be received before confirming your reservations. Final payment must be received before January 15, 2025. Final payments received after January 15, 2025 will be charged a $50 late payment fee.
Cancellations: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Non-transferrable includes applying your balance to another person, another year or another trip. Should you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit your trip investment. Therefore, travel insurance for every trip is highly recommended. All cancellations must be received in writing.
Not included in price: All items not specifically listed under tour features.
Insurance: For your protection, trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance is highly recommended for all participants. However, no representation or description of the insurance made by our staff constitutes a binding assurance or promise about the insurance.
Security Policy: Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and /or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Responsibility: These tours are operated by Marathon Tours, Inc. of Chelsea, MA who acts only as an agent for the passenger to the companies offering such services and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity caused by any reason whatsoever by any party offering such services. The right is reserved to cancel the tour prior to departure with a refund, less applicable credit card and processing fees, made as full settlement to the passenger. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling of the tour and may refuse any person as a member of the tour. The sole responsibility of any airline used is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that the passengers are not on board their aircraft.
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