{"id":6176,"date":"2024-11-06T02:19:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/?post_type=events&#038;p=6176"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:24:39","slug":"tokyo-marathon-abbottwmm-package","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/events\/tokyo-marathon-abbottwmm-package\/","title":{"rendered":"TOKYO MARATHON Official ABBOTTWMM Package"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":8016,"template":"","event_types":[6,11,73],"event_locations":[33],"event_distances":[8],"event_course_types":[13],"event_seasons":[17],"class_list":["post-6176","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-abbott-world-marathon-majors","event_types-marathon","event_types-urban","event_locations-asia","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":6178,"event_logo":8003,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"waitlist","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Enquire Now","url":"#booknow","target":"_blank"}},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Enquire Now","url":"#enquirenow","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<em>Photo Credit: TOKYO MARATHON FOUNDATION<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This package <strong>does NOT include an entry<\/strong> to the Tokyo Marathon. You must secure this on your own through the AbbottWMM Drawing, the Tokyo Marathon Drawing (go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marathon.tokyo\/en\/participants\/\">here<\/a> for entry schedule), or a charity<strong>.<\/strong>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours &amp; Travel's Tokyo AbbottWMM Journey Package please <a href=\"#booknow\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\r\nWe are pleased to be the official tour operator for AbbottWMM and provide a limited number of packages for runners who have secured their own entry through the AbbottWMM drawing.\r\n\r\nThis event has become the most popular running event in Japan, if not the world. Running has always been a revered sport in Japan. Naoko Takahashi was the first woman to break the 2:20 barrier when she ran 2:19:46 in the 2001 Berlin Marathon. The country was known mostly for the Fukuoka Marathon and Osaka Ladies Marathon, which were created for elite athletes only. The TOKYO MARATHON has embraced all runners in an attempt to become one of the world's most popular international events. In 2012, it was selected as the sixth Abbott World Marathon Majors, and since then we've been their international tour operator!\r\n\r\nThe TOKYO MARATHON is an <span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/agwr\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AbbottWMM Marathon Tours &amp; Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n<h3><\/h3>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Pre-race Dinner and Cocktail Receptions","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"MTT Hosts On-Site"},"transfers":{"detail":"Race day transfers from the finish to hotel","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":""},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Excellent five night accommodation"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"NO ENTRY"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-race celebration included","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Day tour with lunch included "},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":"Part of the Six Star and Nine Star AbbottWMM Journey Series"},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":"TOKYO MARATHON Finisher Medal"}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6180},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6181},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nC44vpvnCe4"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6182},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6183},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6184}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Deluxe Package","package_duration":"5 Nights","package_dates":"February 25 - March 2, 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Wednesday, February 25","day_content":"Arrive in Tokyo and transfer (at your own expense) to your hotel by the Airport Limousine Bus.\u00a0 This evening we will have your Marathon Tours &amp; Travel guides on hand at a welcome desk to answer your questions and distribute any necessary documents."},{"day_title":"Thursday, February 26","day_content":"Today we will have a bus transfer to the Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2025 to provide you with first choice of official race gear before items sellout and Packet Pick-up, including bibs. Also, if you are one of our many AbbottWMM Six Star Finisher hopefuls in Tokyo you will have time to check-in at the AbbottWMM desk to get final instructions for Race Day. The afternoon is free to enjoy on your own. This evening, we will host a welcome cocktail reception at the Hilton Tokyo. <em>(Breakfast and welcome reception included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday, February 27","day_content":"Enjoy the camaraderie of old as well as new friends on a day tour of Tokyo\u2019s top sites, including lunch and many locations on the marathon course. The evening is free to enjoy on your own. <em>(Breakfast and lunch included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday, February 28","day_content":"Today is free to explore Tokyo on your own. Some activities we recommend include: the Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2025, a sushi cooking class, bullet train day tours and\/or a visit the Tokyo Tower to shop at Roppongi Hills. We are happy to provide suggestions. This evening we will gather for the pre-race pasta dinner and race briefing at the Hilton Tokyo. <em>(Breakfast and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, March 1","day_content":"Race Day! The race starts at 9:10 AM at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, a short walking distance from your hotel. Upon finishing your Tokyo Marathon, MTT Team Members will be on-site to guide you on how to get back to your hotel.\u00a0 Enjoy some time to rest before we gather for a post-race celebration! <em>(Breakfast and post-race celebration included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday, March 2","day_content":"Today concludes the TOKYO MARATHON 2025 package. Airport transfers are on your own. Safe travels home! <em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>(Itinerary subject to change)<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"<h3>Post-Race Snow Monkey Tour: One Night | March 2 \u2013 3, 2026<\/h3>\r\nAfter breakfast, depart for the full-day\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/2024-SNOW-MONKEY-TOUR-DESCRIPTION.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snow Monkey Tour<\/a>\u00a0in Nagano. The Snow Monkey Tour includes a round-trip on the Bullet Train from the Tokyo Station to Nagano, the Zenkoji Temple, lunch, and a transfer to Jigokuani Yaen-koen Snow Monkey Park by coach bus. Stay the night in Tokyo and depart on March 3. Airport transfers will be on your own.\u00a0<em>(Breakfast and lunch included)<\/em>\r\n<h3>Post-Race Extension to Kyoto : Four Nights | March 2 \u2013 6, 2026<\/h3>\r\nPlease note this tour ends in Kyoto, Japan. We do not transfer back to Tokyo after we conclude the Kyoto extension option. You can book your airfare into Tokyo and out of one of the Osaka Airports \u2013 Itami Osaka International Airport (ITM) (approx. 45 minutes from Kyoto) or Kansai International Airport (KIX) (approx. 90 minutes from Kyoto). If you choose to fly home from Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Tokyo Haneda (HND), do not book an early flight from Tokyo. \u00a0You will need to book an evening flight from Tokyo and consider the travel time back from Kyoto. You could fly from Itami Osaka International Airport (ITM) or Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND), or you could take the bullet train from Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station. From Tokyo Station, you will then need to transfer to the airport.\r\n\r\n<em>Itinerary subject to change.<\/em>","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<div class=\"Column One\">\r\n<div class=\"Detail Body\">\r\n<h3>TOKYO MARATHON Tours | Five-Night Deluxe Package: February 25 - March 2, 2026<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Features:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Five night hotel accommodation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Buffet breakfast each day<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All hotel taxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meet and greet with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Staff<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Roundtrip transfer to the Tokyo Marathon EXPO<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome reception<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Day Tour with lunch<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-race dinner at the Hilton Tokyo on Saturday evening<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Race day transfers from finish line back to start area (for Marathon Tours &amp; Travel guaranteed bibs only)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Post-race celebration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Hosted by Marathon Tours &amp; Travel staff<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Please Note:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>This package does<strong> NOT<\/strong> include an entry.\u00a0 You must secure this on your own.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rates may change due to currency fluctuations and city taxes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If travelling with a child: Per the guidelines for hotels in Japan, if the child needs their own bed, they will be charged as an adult<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Not Included:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>International roundtrip airfare to Tokyo<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Airport transfers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gratuities and tips unless noted above<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Travel Insurance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Meals unless noted on itinerary<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tokyo Marathon Entry<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Flight Information<\/strong>:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Tokyo Only Package<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">You may book your flights into either of the main airports \u2013 Narita International Airport (NRT) (approx. 90 -120 minutes from Tokyo by shuttle) or into Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (approx. 60-90 minutes from Tokyo by shuttle). Both airports will have the Airport Limousine Bus shuttle option for your transfer to the hotel. Transfers to and from the airport are at your own expense. The shuttle is the most convenient as it is door to door, but you may also take a train to Tokyo Station and then the subway or taxi from there.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Tokyo Package with the Kyoto Extension:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">We do not transfer you back to Tokyo after we conclude the Kyoto extension option. You can book your airfare into Tokyo and out of one of the Osaka Airports \u2013 Itami Osaka International Airport (ITM) (approx. 45 minutes from Kyoto) or Kansai International Airport (KIX) (approx. 90 minutes from Kyoto). You may also opt to take the bullet train from Kyoto back to Tokyo if you prefer to book your flights in and out of one of the Tokyo airports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Column Two\">\r\n<div class=\" ContentPage\">\r\n<div class=\"Detail Body\">\r\n<h3><strong>Rates (all prices are per person and in AUD)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<em>Additional Nights Upon Request<\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","event_packages_and_rates_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":"Five-Night Deluxe Package 2026"},{"c":"Double Occupancy - Price Per Person"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],"b":[[{"c":"Hyatt Regency Tokyo (NO ENTRY)\t"},{"c":"$9,117 per person"},{"c":"$13,325"}]]},"event_rates_tables":[{"rate_table_title":"Optional Post-Race Extensions","rate_table":{"acftf":{"v":"1.3.30"},"p":{"o":{"uh":1},"ca":""},"c":[{"p":""},{"p":""},{"p":""}],"h":[{"c":""},{"c":"Double Occupancy - Price Per Person"},{"c":"Single Occupancy"}],"b":[[{"c":"Snow Monkey Tour One-Night Extension"},{"c":"$1,070 per person"},{"c":"$,1555"}],[{"c":"Snow Monkey &amp; Kyoto Four-Night Extension"},{"c":"$3,155 per person"},{"c":"$4260"}]]}}],"event_hotels":[{"hotel_images":"","hotel_location":"Tokyo, Japan","hotel_title":"Hyatt Regency Tokyo","hotel_details":"A short walk to the starting corals, the Hyatt Regency Tokyo offers 4-star accommodations next to Shinjuku Central Park. It features several restaurants and free WiFi access throughout the entire property. Tokyo Hyatt Regency is directly connected to Tochomae Subway Station and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. It is a pleasant 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Train Station. The hotel operates limousine buses which run directly between the hotel and the Narita and Haneda international airports. Guests can relax with a massage or beauty treatment at Joule Spa and Wellness. A fitness center is available for workouts. A 24-hour convenience store is located on the ground floor. Various menu Italian menu options are available at the caf\u00e8.","hotel_link":"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-regency\/en-US\/tyoty-hyatt-regency-tokyo"},{"hotel_images":"","hotel_location":"","hotel_title":"Kyoto Century Hotel","hotel_details":"The Kyoto Century Hotel is located in a convenient place for both sightseeing and business at only a two-minute walk from JR and subway Kyoto Station. Taking one step inside from the entrance, you will be welcomed into a relaxing space with hospitality that will let you forget the noise and clamor outside.","hotel_link":"https:\/\/www.kyotocenturyhotel.jp\/"}],"event_information":"<strong>Race Date:<\/strong> March 1, 2026\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Time<\/strong>: 9:10 AM\r\n\r\n<strong>Minimum Pace \/ Cut-Off Time Policy: <\/strong>7 hours;\r\n(i) The time limits are based on the gun time (not on the net time).\r\n(ii) The cut-off time will be enforced at each checkpoint due to limited duration of traffic control, security operation and event operation. The runners, who fail to pass through the checkpoint before the cut-off time will be disqualified from the race. Furthermore, runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be asked to leave the course at any time.\r\n\r\n<strong>Course:\u00a0<\/strong>The course starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It drops about 100 feet in elevation during the beginning 5K. The course provides a tour of downtown Tokyo with the finish near Tokyo Station.\r\n\r\n<strong>Entry: This package does NOT Include an entry. You must secure this on your own.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel, an authorized tour operator, is required to offer travel arrangements in conjunction with guaranteed race entry. All runners must be residents of the USA, Canada, and\/or a Seven Continents Club\u00ae (SCC) member; and must be 19 years or older on race day to be eligible for our guaranteed entries. The race is limited to 25,000 runners. For additional details, please visit the official TOKYO MARATHON <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marathon.tokyo\/en\/about\/outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Time Limit: <\/strong>The course is open for seven hours. <strong>The time limit is based on the GUN TIME, not net time<\/strong>. A cut-off time is strictly enforced at each checkpoint due to limited duration of traffic control, security operation and even operation. \u00a0The runners who fail to pass through the checkpoint before the cut-off time will be pulled from the race and disqualified.\r\n\r\n<strong>Number Pickup:\u00a0<\/strong>You must pick up your race bib and packet at the TOKYO MARATHON EXPO prior to race day. <em>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel has scheduled roundtrip transportation to the TOKYO MARATHON EXPO on Thursday, February 26.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature<\/strong>: Average temperatures on race day are between 2 and 10 degrees Celsius.\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate","event_information_table":null,"event_registration_and_booking":"<strong>Cancellations<\/strong>: All payments, including your deposit, are non-refundable and non-transferrable.\u00a0 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Not included in price<\/strong>: All items not specifically listed under tour features.\r\n\r\n<strong>Insurance:\u00a0<\/strong>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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Security Policy<\/strong>: Marathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Responsibility<\/strong>: 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. All terms and conditions offered are governed by the laws of Massachusetts. 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. The right is reserved by Marathon Tours, Inc. to deny acceptance of a booking application by any person. Marathon Tours, Inc. may make any changes or alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary for the proper handling 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.","event_seven_continents_club_option":false,"event_seven_continents_club":"","custom_section_title":"  ","custom_media_text_block":{"content":"","media_type":"image","media_alignment":"right","media_image":"","media_video":null},"custom_section_title_2":"Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship","custom_media_text_block_2":{"content":"<span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours &amp; Travel Age Group World Championship Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found <a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/rankings\/how-it-works\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmarathonmajors.com\/rankings\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link here\">here<\/a>, you\u2019ll be invited to the 2025 Age Group World Championship race (destination still to be announced). For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship click <a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/world-marathon-majors\/abbott-world-marathon-majors-age-group-world-championships\/\" href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-au\/world-marathon-majors\/abbott-world-marathon-majors-age-group-world-championships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link here\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>","media_type":"image","media_alignment":"left","media_image":8001,"media_video":null},"event_testimonials":[{"title":"\"I so loved the Tokyo trip and marathon...\" - 2024","testimonial":"I so loved the Tokyo trip and marathon.\u00a0 The Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team thought of every detail before and after the race to make it a pleasant experience for all of us.\u00a0 It was a wonderful day on the Tokyo city tour and you organized things very well.\u00a0 The dinners and gatherings were fun to meet and talk with others.\u00a0 It was so nice to visit with the entire MTT group--you all are professional and kind!","author":""},{"title":"\"I think this trip delivered on countless levels...\" - 2024","testimonial":"I think this trip delivered on countless levels. Please know all of your hard work didn't go unnoticed; it was appreciated by all of us! The trip and all of its elements were delivered with precision and ease. Everything was laid out and communicated flawlessly. We know there was an army of us yet it all progressed seamlessly. Each day organically built upon one another without it feeling like a checklist. There's A LOT to see in Tokyo and Kyoto and you managed to capture great elements in both cities. Maybe it's the Japanese quality of life that made this trip especially fulfilling and memorable--a week-plus later, this trip has stayed with me and likely everyone else. Safe to say we're all smitten with this amazing city and trip. BIG, BIG, BIG thanks again for another outstanding experience!!","author":""},{"title":"\"I had an amazing Tokyo trip, and I look forward to my next MTT race...\" - 2024","testimonial":"I had an amazing Tokyo trip, and I look forward to my next MTT race. Words don't adequately express my gratitude for learning about MTT back in 2013.\u00a0 You've helped make some big dreams and goals a reality. As always, everything is done with great attention to detail and quality.\u00a0 Thanks for all of your hard work!","author":""},{"title":"\"Five-stars...\" - 2023","testimonial":"Everything about this experience was fabulous. Five-stars to Marathon Tours &amp; Travel across the board.","author":""},{"title":"\"I found the experience so amazing...\" - 2023","testimonial":"As the non-runner of our group, I found the experience so amazing and memorable. Thank you so much Nicole and MTT staff for an outstanding job, making my husband's dream of completing the six majors come true. It was an absolutely wonderful time and it was wonderful to meet up with other runners from previous excursions (London) here at Tokyo.","author":""},{"title":"\"I have used MTT since 2015...\" - 2023","testimonial":"Nicole, as the coordinator for this trip was always fantastic. She responds quickly if you have concerns about the whole ordeal during the pre- trip and post- race. Well organized. I have used MTT since 2015 and they never fail from your expectations.","author":""},{"title":"\"MTT staff are a treasure...\" - 2023","testimonial":"MTT staff are a treasure for those of us that have used them. I think that this is my 5th trip with your company and every one of them has exceeded my expectations!","author":""},{"title":"\"Wow!\" - 2023","testimonial":"Wow! Kyoto was an incredible highlight of the trip. Everything was fabulous! The hotel, food, tours and especially our tour guides.","author":""},{"title":"\"Traveling with MTT is the way to go\" - 2023","testimonial":"Traveling with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is the way to go for international races. MTT provides a nice balance of scheduled events and free time. And everyone on the tour is either a runner or a family member\/friend to a runner--everyone has similar interests and it makes it easy to connect and relate to each other.","author":""},{"title":"\"I cannot say enough about how thankful I am to her and MTT\" - 2023","testimonial":"Nicole was amazing throughout this looooong process from Tokyo 2020 to 2023. I personally ended up throwing some curveballs her way with flights and issues, and she handled them quickly and helpfully. I cannot say enough about how thankful I am to her and Marathon Tours &amp; Travel.","author":""},{"title":"\"Marathon Tours & Travel is the premier tours group...\" - 2023","testimonial":"Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is the premier tours group in helping runners navigate the expo, start, and finish of a marathon along with touring the local sights and sounds of the host location.","author":""},{"title":"\"My favorite thing...\" - 2023","testimonial":"My favorite thing about Marathon Tours is that you put the runners and their health, safety and comfort as your number one priorities!\r\n\r\nThis is just a quick note to remind you of the incredible services that each of you offer, and I myself have just been so thankful for all of you over these years. As a wife, mother, professional and runner you have brought such peace of mind to my life. I am so thankful to know that when it comes to the one activity of me that brings me joy, I know I can count on all of you for help when I want to do something adventurous!\r\n\r\nThank you for all that you do to make people\u2019s dreams come true and support them even when they just have to wait a bit longer. In the end, Marathon Tours and their agents are always going to be ready and willing to make sure that each person gets the best of the best! I just wanted you to know that for some of us, our experiences with marathon tours holds deep meaning in our lives because of all the goodness you have contributed.","author":""},{"title":"\"MT had everything covered...\" - 2019","testimonial":"Was a little nervous traveling somewhere that English is not the primary language. MT had everything covered so it was not an issue. Fellow travelers, staff made this a wonderful experience. Extension to Kyoto gave me a better feel of Japan than being in the big city (Tokyo). Well worth the extra time and money. And who doesn\u2019t like a trip with Jacqui on it??!!","author":""},{"title":"\"I can't thank the MTT staff...\" - 2019","testimonial":"I can't thank the MTT staff and the Abbott people for the support, encouragement and recognition.","author":""},{"title":"\"MT staff are helpful and made it such an easy trip...\" - 2019","testimonial":"MT staff are helpful and made it such an easy trip. I appreciate the organization and that everything was taken care of. I think what I enjoyed the most was meeting other runners and making new friends that I hope to connect with on future trips and future races. The hotels were great with excellent locations too.","author":""},{"title":"\"The volunteers on the race course were amazing...\" - 2019","testimonial":"The volunteers on the race course were amazing. MTT staff were great too. I appreciated being with a group to take care of me, as I traveled by myself.","author":""},{"title":"\"The extension to Kyoto was fabulous...\" - 2019","testimonial":"The extension to Kyoto was fabulous. The transfer to the train station and to Kyoto was very smoothly executed and I always felt like we were in good hands. Our guide - Harumi - was phenomenal - a true gem. She was so informational and really, really funny - she truly made the trip. I loved the itinerary and the various temples we saw.","author":""},{"title":"\"Kudos to you wonderful people!\" - 2019","testimonial":"I thought that Nicole and Jeff and the the entire Tokyo Marathon group did an excellent job in sending out an email and asking athletes for their questions on the trip and addressing it in the Conference call, and further following it up with an email so that everyone that missed the opportunity to participate that day and time still had the ability to benefit from it. It was very proactive and forward thinking. Kudos to you wonderful people!","author":""},{"title":"\"I received my Six Star...\" - 2018","testimonial":"I received my Six Star, so hard to beat the feeling of accomplishment. The comradery of the group, being so well taken care of\/supported by the Marathon Tours staff and the Japanese people themselves... Are all tied for next best.","author":""},{"title":"\"I love meeting fellow runners from the Marathon Tours group...\" - 2018","testimonial":"I love meeting fellow runners from the Marathon Tours group, great camaraderie, great stories, great fun! Insights on the course, start area, recognition of Seven Continents Club and AbbottWMM Six Star finishers, you truly feel like a community when you travel with Marathon Tours!","author":""},{"title":"\"Every Marathon Tours trip is unique in its own way...\" - 2018","testimonial":"Every Marathon Tours trip is unique in its own way. The Park Hyatt was incredible as was having the chance to experience Tokyo in general. The post race gathering at the Park Hyatt was also outstanding. It was a wonderful experience.","author":""},{"title":"\"Loved the tour activities...\" - 2018","testimonial":"Loved the tour activities: shrine &amp; temples, tea ceremony, drumming ceremony, etc.\r\n\r\nMeals were varied, interesting and so good!! Loved the bullet train. Thanks Nicole for getting us all there and on time! A stressful day, but well done. The shuttle to the airport at the conclusion of the tour was awesome, and so appreciated. Nicole told us to trust her... It will all work well, and it really did.","author":""},{"title":"\"Communication with the Marathon Tours and Travel staff was excellent...\" - 2018","testimonial":"Communication with the Marathon Tours and Travel staff was excellent. Nicole was very responsive, and incredibly helpful. Her emails with trip details were thorough and easy to understand. I was nervous about traveling to a country that I didn't speak the language, but felt much better with all of the detailed information that was provided.","author":""},{"title":"\"One of the things I appreciate most...\" - 2018","testimonial":"One of the things I appreciate most is that Marathon Tours plans everything, all I have to do is show up. I love the people on this tour - staff and other travelers! How do you manage to put together such a nice group of people to travel with? 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