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Boston Marathon\u00ae presented by Bank of America 2026 with Marathon Tours & Travel\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nManaged by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) the Boston Marathon\u00ae is the world\u2019s oldest annual\u00a0marathon<\/a>\u00a0and ranks as one of the world\u2019s most prestigious road racing events. It is the only\u00a0Abbott World Marathon Majors<\/a>\u00a0race that requires a qualifying performance time. Held annually on Patriot\u2019s Day, a holiday celebrated in Massachusetts and Maine in observance of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, the Boston Marathon\u00ae 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.\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours & Travel is the Exclusive Domestic Travel and Accommodation Booking Agency for the\u00a0Boston Marathon\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a02026.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe are pleased to offer a special 2026 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\u00ae 2026 course tour, which is offered on Saturday April 18 at 14:00 and Sunday April 19 at 10:00. Details regarding the EXPO and packet pickup will be updated as soon as additional information is shared by the B.A.A.\r\n\r\nThis package does\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0include entry.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIf you only wish to book a hotel room, please\u00a0click here.<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe Boston Marathon\u00ae is an\u00a0AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPhoto credit @ BAA.\r\n\r\n*Inclusions subject to change.<\/em>\r\n\r\n ","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Select meals included (see 'Itinerary')","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Support from Marathon Tours & Travel staff in Boston"},"transfers":{"detail":"Private coach to Hopkinton on race day","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Extra nights available on request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Excellent accommodation"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":""},"celebration_party":{"detail":"","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Official Boston Marathon course tour (optional)"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":"Marathon Tours & Travel throwaway pre-race poncho"},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":6701},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":3544},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/330769643?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=29907271"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":3546},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":15266},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":3549}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Boston Marathon\u00ae VIP Package","package_duration":"4 Nights","package_dates":"17 - 21 April 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday 17 April 2026","day_content":"Arrival Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrive 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."},{"day_title":"Saturday 18 April 2026","day_content":"Boston Marathon\u00ae Course Tour (optional) & Welcome Reception<\/strong>\r\n\r\nToday is a free day. We strongly suggest you reserve a spot for the official Boston Marathon\u00ae Course Tour, which is planned for 14:00. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for \u00a335 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."},{"day_title":"Sunday 19 April 2026","day_content":"Boston Marathon\u00ae Course Tour (optional) & Pre-race Dinner<\/strong>\r\n\r\nToday 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\u00ae Tour is available again today at 10:00. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for \u00a335 per person. Join us this evening for our\u00a0<\/strong>pre-race dinner.\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n(Dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 20 April 2026","day_content":"Race Day!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s an early morning departure in our private coach from the Marriott Copley\u00a0Hotel to Hopkinton. This is to ensure you arrive in time according to the B.A.A. guidelines and security.\r\n\r\nFollowing 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.\r\n\r\nBreakfast box included (runners only)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Tuesday 21 April 2026","day_content":"

Departure Day<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Enjoy a leisure morning before checking out by 12:00pm.<\/p>\r\n*Itinerary subject to change.<\/em>\r\n

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Marathon Tours & Travel Boston Marathon\u00ae <\/strong>2026 VIP hotel package includes the following:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n