Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon 2025 with Marathon Tours & Travel
Managed by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. It is the only Abbott World Marathon Majors race that requires a qualifying performance time. Held annually on Patriot’s Day, a holiday celebrated in Massachusetts and Maine in observance of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, the Boston Marathon is rich in history and tradition. The legendary point-to-point course starts in rural Hopkinton and passes through numerous quaint New England towns before finishing on Boylston Street in the heart of Boston.
Marathon Tours & Travel is the Exclusive Domestic Travel and Accommodations Booking Agency for the Boston Marathon 2025.
We are pleased to offer a special 2025 VIP Package, for travellers that wish to have logistics taken care of for them, including a private coach to Hopkinton on race morning! Additional features include a four-night stay at the ideally situated Marriott Copley Hotel, a Welcome Reception and a Pre-Race Pasta Dinner with a special guest speaker. To compliment your package, we highly recommend participating in the Boston Marathon 2025 course tour, which is offered on Saturday April 19 at 14:00pm and Sunday, April 20 at 10:00am. Details regarding the EXPO and packet pickup will be updated as soon as additional information is shared by the B.A.A.
This package does not include entry.
If you only wish to book a hotel room, please click here.
The Boston Marathon is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Photo credit @ BAA.
Sold out for 2025. Please join our waitlist to be notified of any cancellations or new availability.
Meals Included
Select meals included (see 'Itinerary')
Guide
Support from Marathon Tours & Travel staff in Boston
Transfers
Private coach to Hopkinton on race day
Trip Extension
Extra nights available on request
Accommodation
Excellent accommodation
Excursions
Official Boston Marathon course tour (optional)
A Helping Hand
Marathon Tours & Travel throwaway pre-race poncho
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 18 April 2025
Arrival Day
Arrive in Boston and check-in to your hotel. This afternoon and evening you are free to spend time on your own and enjoy the many fine restaurants, bars, and cafes in Boston.
Saturday 19 April 2025
Boston Marathon Course Tour (optional) & Welcome Reception
Today is a free day. We strongly suggest you reserve a spot for the official Boston Marathon Course Tour, which is planned for 14:00pm. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for £35 per person. It departs from the Sheraton Boston Hotel and tickets must be purchased in advance. This evening we will gather for a special Welcome Reception.
Sunday 20 April 2025
Boston Marathon Course Tour (optional) & Pre-race Dinner
Today you will have the day free to sight-see in Boston. We can offer a number of suggestions of sightseeing ideas and activities while visiting Bean Town. The Boston Marathon Course Tour is available again today at 10:00am. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for £35 per person. Join us this evening for our pre-race dinner.
(Dinner included)
Monday 21 April 2025
Race Day!
It’s an early morning departure in our private coach from the Marriott Copley Hotel to Hopkinton. This is to ensure you arrive in time according to the B.A.A. guidelines and security.
Following the race you will have the afternoon to recharge and then we invite you to start your evening at our post-race celebration reception. The rest of the evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city.
Breakfast box included (runners only)
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Packages & Rates
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Marathon Tours & Travel Boston Marathon 2025 VIP hotel package includes the following:
- Stay at the Marriott Copley Hotel for 4 nights (Friday – Tuesday)
- Hotel taxes
- Welcome Reception (Saturday)
- Pre-race Pasta Dinner (Sunday)
- Private Coach to Hopkinton (Monday)
- Marathon Tours & Travel throwaway pre-race poncho
- Post-race reception (Monday)
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team in Boston
Not included:
- Boston Marathon 2025 Entry. All runners must secure their own entry to the Boston Marathon 2025
- Boston Marathon course tour (can be added at an additional cost)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote or refer to the hotel description for child policies.
RatesAll rates are per person in UK pounds sterling Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 4 nights from 18 April 2025 £1,259 £2,109 Extra Nights £194 £387 Optional ExtraAll rates are per person in UK pounds sterling Boston Marathon Course Tour (optional extra) £35
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Hotels
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Marriott Copley Hotel
Boston Marriott Copley Place stands tall in Boston’s Back Bay, capturing the city’s rich history and modern style. Set downtown, four miles from Logan International Airport, stay within reach of top Boston attractions including Copley Square, Fenway Park, and directly connected to over 200 premier restaurants and shops at the Prudential Center and Copley Place Mall. Experience an expansive 24-hour fitness centre, indoor pool and a brand new exclusive M Club. Each of the reimagined hotel rooms and suites features sleek decor, platform beds, spa-like bathrooms, and remarkable city views. Satiate cravings with freshly-prepared meals delivered by A la Carte in-room dining, or catch a game on a big screen while dining at Yard House.
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Event Information
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Race Date: Monday 21 April 2025
Race Time: There are four wave starts for runners, preceded by professional wheelchair athletes, hand-cycles, and professional elite runners.
Organiser: Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
Course: The course follows a point-to-point route from rural Hopkinton to Boston. The course is certified per the guidelines set forth by the IAAF and USA Track and Field.
Temperature: The average weather during the month of April in the Boston area is a high of 62F and the average low is 47F. Temperature swings are common in New England in the spring.
Entry Fee: Each runner must secure their bib directly with the B.A.A.
Eligibility: Runners must qualify to run the Boston Marathon 2025 by running a qualifying time at a certified marathon. Qualifying times are determined by your age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which you will be participating. Each runner must secure their bib directly with the B.A.A.
Number Pickup: All runners must bring a government issued photo ID to pick up your bib number at the Boston Marathon Expo, which is held at the Hynes Convention Center. You can find out more information here.
Course Tour: We highly recommend booking the Boston Marathon Course Tour. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for £35 per person. All tours depart from the Sheraton Boston Hotel (39 Dalton Street) and tickets must be purchased in advance. We recommend bringing your Program Book so you have a map of the course.
Awards: Learn more here.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
To book this package tour we understand you have secured your own entry to the Boston Marathon 2025.
If you require an entry please do not book this package. Please contact us for alternative options.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the book now button, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Please read all the important information. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for USA’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Advice for the UK is available here – USA travel advice
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
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Race Entry
We do not sell Boston Marathon race entries. Each runner must secure their bib directly with the B.A.A.
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.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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