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Marathon Tours &amp; Travel established a relationship with the London Marathon team and hosted our first trip in 1982. \u00a0Entering our 43rd year supporting London as a global business we are pleased that Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is an official Australian Tour operator for the TCS London Marathon.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to be your running concierge and provide packages, which offer features that will make your trip a memorable one. Our hotel options, welcome reception, transfer to the TCS London Marathon Expo, pre-race pasta dinner, transfer to the race start and post-race celebration have been carefully refined based on more than 40 years of client feedback.\u00a0 Our package experience affords you more time to explore the magical city of London and keeps your focus on the run. 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You will be greeted at the hotel by a team member of Marathon Tours &amp; Travel. The rest of the day is on your own to enjoy the fabulous city of London!\r\n\r\nThis evening enjoy a Welcome Reception with your running peers and meet the Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team."},{"day_title":"Friday, April 24, 2026","day_content":"Today we will provide guidance to the TCS London Marathon Expo, where each runner will need to collect their bib. You can enjoy the expo at your leisure and make your way own way back to the hotel via train service. The rest of the day is free for you to explore London independently.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday, April 25, 2026","day_content":"Join us for an optional morning run before breakfast. Today you can have a free day to explore the area on your own, Oxford Street's famous shopping district, is right next to the hotel.\r\n\r\nTonight we will gather for a Pre-Race Pasta Dinner at the hotel, to enjoy the camaraderie and preparation with your fellow runners.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast and Dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, April 26, 2026","day_content":"Race Day!\u00a0 Breakfast will be available early at the hotel.\u00a0 Marathon Tours &amp; Travel will have coach transportation to the start from your hotel this morning.\r\n\r\nThis evening, we will enjoy celebrating your race accomplishment at our post-race celebration!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday, April 27, 2026","day_content":"Departure Day is here.\u00a0 If you are leaving today, we wish you a safe journey home, or if you are extending your stay, happy onward travels!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<h2><strong>2026 4-Night Package: April 23 - April 27, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nNote packages are valid to Australian Residents and SCC Members*.\r\n<h4><strong>INCLUSIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>4-nights at the Marble Arch Hotel, by Thistle<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Buffet Breakfast Daily<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guaranteed Race Entry into the 2026 TCS London Marathon (Runners Only)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All Hotel Taxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome Reception on Thursday<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guide to Expo on Friday<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-Race Pasta Dinner on Saturday<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post-Race Celebration Reception on Sunday<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Private motor coach transportation for runners to the start from the hotels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Services of Marathon Tours &amp; Travel staff in London<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong>NOT INCLUDED<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Airfares<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Travel Insurance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Airport transfers, unless noted above<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gratuities and tips, unless noted above<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All meals unless noted on the itinerary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong>All pricing is in AUD and Per Person<\/strong><\/h4>","event_packages_and_rates_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.24"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""}],"b":[[{"c":""}]]},"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"TCS London Marathon 2026 - DELUXE ROOM","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.26"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":"RUNNER"},{"c":"NON-RUNNER"}],"b":[[{"c":"<b><\/b><h3><b>2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (1 BED)<\/b><\/h3>"},{"c":"<b><h3>$5,570<\/h3><\/b>"},{"c":"<b><h3>$2,875<\/h3><\/b>"}],[{"c":"<b><\/b><h3><b>2 PEOPLE IN ROOM (2 BEDS)<\/b><\/h3>"},{"c":"<b><h3>$5,570<\/h3><\/b>"},{"c":"<b><h3>$2,875<\/h3><\/b>"}],[{"c":"<b><h3>1 PERSON IN ROOM (1 BED)<\/h3><\/b>"},{"c":"<b><h3>$7,095<\/h3><\/b>"},{"c":""}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":[1995,1996,1997],"hotel_location":"","hotel_title":"Thistle London Marble Arch","hotel_details":"Bryanston Street, Marble Arch, Westminster Borough, London, W1H 7EH,, Distance to finish area: 2km | 20 min walk\r\n\r\nLocated at the west end Oxford Street and just 2 minutes' walk from Hyde Park, Thistle London Marble Arch (formerly the Amba Hotel Marble Arch) boasts unlimited, fast, free WiFi, a free minibar in every room and Nespresso\u00ae machines in all rooms. 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