
Boston Marathon® Signature & Prestige Package
Currently open to SCC Members only. Will open to General sale on Wednesday June 24 at noon EDT.
NOTE: This package does NOT include an entry. You must secure this on your own.
If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours & Travel’s Boston Packages please: CONTACT US or CALL 617-242-7845
Marathon Tours & Travel is the Exclusive Domestic Travel and Accommodations Booking Agency for the Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America.
We are pleased to offer Signature & Prestige Packages for 2027. This is for the traveler that wishes to have logistics taken care of for them, including a Private Coach to Hopkinton on race morning! Additional features include a four-night stay, a Welcome Reception, and a Pre-Race Pasta Dinner. Guaranteed entry is NOT included in the package. Each runner must secure their own entry.
If you only wish to book a hotel room, please visit our Boston Marathon® webpage (booking reservations start Thursday, June 25 at 12:00 PM ET).
The Boston Marathon® is an AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel World Age Group Qualifying Race.
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday, April 16
Arrive in Boston and check-in to your hotel. This afternoon and evening is on your own to enjoy the many fine restaurants, bars, and cafes in Boston.
Saturday, April 17
Today is a free day. We strongly suggest you reserve a spot for the official Boston Marathon® Course Tour. This evening we will gather for a special Welcome Reception!
Optional Activity
Boston Marathon® Course Tour
Departs from Sheraton Boston, Finishes on Boylston St.
$50 per person (runners and companions welcome) – Must register in advanceSunday, April 18
You will have the day 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. Join us this evening for our pre-race pasta dinner.
Optional Activity
Boston Marathon® Course Tour
Departs from Sheraton Boston, Finishes on Boylston St.
$50 per person (runners and companions welcome) – Must register in advanceMonday, April 19
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 at View Boston. The rest of the evening is free to experience one of the many fine restaurants in the city.
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Friday, April 16
Arrive in Boston and travel to the Mandarin Oriental with your pre-arranged private transfer. You will be greeted by your MTT host that will be with you for the duration of your trip. In the evening, we will enjoy a Welcome Cocktail Reception with your running peers.
Saturday, April 17
Enjoy a free day in the city! We strongly suggest you reserve a spot for the official Boston Marathon® Course Tour. This is optional and is open to runners and supporters for $50 per person. It departs from the Sheraton Boston Hotel and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Sunday, April 18
We will start the morning with a Shake Out Run through historic Back Bay and the Charles River Esplanade. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy before we gather for a Pre-Race Dinner at a local Italian restaurant this evening.
Monday, April 19
Race Day!
Enjoy a smooth start to race day with a transfer to the Start Village and a boxed breakfast included in your package. MTT staff will be on hand in the hotel lobby to assist you. After crossing the finish line, return to your hotel for well-deserved rest, perhaps a rejuvenating session at the Mandarin Oriental Spa before joining us for a Celebratory Dinner.
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Extensions
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Additional nights available upon request.
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Packages & Rates
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Boston Signature Package | Four-Night Package: April 16 – 20, 2027
Features:
- Four-night hotel accommodations at the Boston Marriott Copley Hotel (Friday – Tuesday)
- Hotel taxes
- Welcome Reception on Saturday, April 17
- Shakeout Run on Sunday, April 18
- Pre-Race pasta dinner on Sunday, April 18
- Race morning breakfast box (runners only)
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Private Coach to Hopkinton Starting Village on Monday, April 19 (runners only)
- Post-race reception on Monday, April 19
- Marathon Tours & Travel staff on-site
Not Included:
- Race Entry. All runners must secure their own entry to the Boston Marathon®
- Airport Transfers to / from hotel
- Meals not outlined on the itinerary
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Boston Marathon® Course Tour
- Travel Insurance
Boston Prestige Package | Four-Night Package: April 16 – 20, 2027
Features:
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Four-Night Hotel Accommodation at Mandarin Oriental, Boston & All Hotel Taxes
- Daily Hotel Breakfast Credit
- Private Airport Transfer for Arrival and Departure
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Welcome Cocktail Reception
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Pre-Race Dinner at a local Italian Restaurant
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Race Day Boxed Breakfast & Private Bus Transfer to Start (runners only)
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Post-Race Celebration Dinner Followed by Cocktails at View Boston
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Full Access to Mandarin Oriental Spa Facilities including Vitality Tub, Crystal Steam Room and Relaxation Lounge, as well as Fitness Center & Movement Studio
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Mandarin Oriental Spa Credit
- Private MTT Guide dedicated to Prestige Package Clients
- All guests must be 18 years old at time of package
Not Included:
- Race Entry. All runners must secure their own entry to the Boston Marathon®
- Meals not outlined on the itinerary
- Miscellaneous expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Boston Marathon® Course Tour
- Travel Insurance
Important Notes:
- Triple/Quad rates available upon request.
- Additional nights based on request and availability.
Airfare: JetBlue is the official airline of the Boston Marathon®. JetBlue serves 75 cities with 700+daily flights, including more nonstop flights from Boston than any other airline. Learn more here.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents
Rates (all prices are per person and in US dollars)
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Boston Signature Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Marriott Copley Hotel - King or Queen/Queen $1845 per person $3115 Boston Prestige Package Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Mandarin Oriental - Deluxe King $5600 per person $7800 Mandarin Oriental - Premier King $5700 per person $7900 Mandarin Oriental - Premier Double $5800 per person N/A Optional Add-On Rate Official Boston Marathon® Course Tour $50
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Hotels
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Signature
This is Boston’s Back Bay, and Boston Marriott Copley Place stands tall in the center of it all. Make your stay unforgettable at our modern hotel in Boston, MA near Copley Square moments from top Boston attractions like Newbury Street and Fenway Park, and enjoy direct access to over 200 restaurants and shops at Prudential Center and Copley Place Mall. Experience our 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, and exclusive M Club. Our reimagined rooms and suites feature sleek décor, platform beds, spa-like bathrooms, and city views. Enjoy meals delivered by A la Carte in-room dining, or catch a game on a big screen at Yard House.
PrestigeAwarded Forbes Five-Stars, Mandarin Oriental, Boston features the most spacious luxury rooms and suites in Back Bay, exquisite event facilities, exceptional spa and wellness experiences and legendary personalised service.
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Event Information
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Race Date: Monday, April 19, 2027
Race Time: There are four wave starts for runners, preceded by professional wheelchair athletes, hand-cycles, and professional elite runners.
Organizer: 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® 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 $50 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.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Registration & Booking
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Rates: All prices are based on current exchange rates may change due to currency fluctuations.
Booking & Payment Schedule: To confirm your booking, a 30% deposit of the package price per person will be automatically processed. This payment secures your spot on a definite basis. A second automatic payment of 30% of the package price per person will be processed on January 15, 2027. The remaining balance will be automatically processed on March 1, 2027.
Race entry: Guaranteed entry is NOT included in the package. Each runner must secure their own entry.
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 package 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.
Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
Travel Insurance for Canadian ResidentsSecurity 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. 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.
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Testimonials
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"This team went above and beyond and my experience with them was simply amazing..." - 2025
This team went above and beyond and my experience with them was simply amazing! Everything from meeting them at the hotel , our get together to meet and greet, the wonderful pre-race dinner, and speakers. I would be grateful to do this whole experience again next year.
"Runners are well-looked after and the hosts are very friendly..." - 2025Runners are well-looked after and the hosts are very friendly and helpful.
"Best trip and Service always..." - 2025Best trip and service always, thank you for making my experience unforgettable.
"In running a marathon, there are so many important details..." - 2025In running a marathon, there are so many important details. I do love having a lot of those details done for me! It makes a difference in the stress level of travel and running. I was able to focus on the race and myself, since I knew the details were already taken care of…..hotel, food the night before, opportunities to meet other runners, transportation, etc.
"As usual, a stellar experience traveling with Marathon Tours & Travel..." - 2024As usual, a stellar experience traveling with Marathon Tours & Travel! Very detailed information which assisted in planning for the marathon.
You did a great job organizing the Boston Marathon MTT events and schedule. LOVED the location of the hotel, the course tour was amazing and the private bus to the start line wonderful. The pre and post events you hosted were great – and the pre-race dinner is so nice (one less thing to think about). Highly recommend this trip to everyone!!! Great way to do Boston!!!
Everything and everyone connected to Marathons Tours & Travel was super excellent. I had never been to Boston. Everything was “taken care of as described”, It was well organized and the emails / updates were great and informative. It made all the logistics easy and I could focus on the race itself. I enjoyed meeting other racers as well at the social events.
"I just wanted to say thank you for letting me part of the VIP package experience..." - 2024I just wanted to say thank you for letting me part of the VIP package experience. This was my 8th Boston Marathon, and I will have to say the absolute best experience for me. Your company is truly top notch in everything you did. Thank you again and I look forward to being apart of it again in 2025.
"I just wanted to say thank you for everything..." - 2023I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you did this weekend. My friend and I had the best time, everything was so well organized and I am so grateful for all your hard work.
"The private coach bus transfer to the start made everything worth it..." - 2023The private coach bus transfer to the start made everything worth it. That and the hotel location. Made my first Boston experience infinitely better.
"I plan on using Marathon Tours again..." - 2022I plan on using Marathon Tours again because everything was perfect and the staff was excellent and caring.
"The hotel location was fantastic..." - 2022The hotel location was fantastic – just the right amount of information for group get togethers and time to explore on our own.
"My motivation for going with the VIP Package..." - 2022My motivation for going with the VIP Package was for the private coach bus transfer and the no-hassle hotel booking at a preferred location. The coach was fantastic.
"I wanted to let you know how happy I was that I decided to use Marathon Tours..." - 2021I wanted to let you know how happy I was that I decided to use Marathon Tours for the Boston marathon this year. With the rescheduling and cancellation of the 2020 marathon, I am so appreciative of all the extra work you had to do to make this happen. Your customer service skills are impeccable! Attending the cocktail party, dinner and the bus tour, and all the great advice and fun stories about the Boston Marathon really made this even more special and exciting. I also met some great running women at the various functions which was also a great bonus.
"Thank you for all you have done..." - 2020Thank you for all you have done to schedule and then reschedule the VIP Tour. While as runners all we had to do was keep going right, left, right, left a zillion times, I can only imagine all you and your team had to do to scramble to make changes. And then to have it cancelled must be exhausting to say the least. I look forward to doing a marathon with your company at a future date. Thanks for everything.
"As usual, the entire team was at our service..." - 2019As usual, the entire team was at our service and made the whole planning stage of this trip a breeze.
"First time using marathon tours will definitely use again!" - 2019It was very well run. I felt like I was taken care of. Everyone was so nice and supportive. First time using marathon tours will definitely use again!
"This was my first Boston Marathon..." - 2019This was my first Boston Marathon, and being in this package made the logistics of getting to the race, and knowing all of the details of the race seamless. I’m so glad that I got this package.
"Everything went so smoothly..." - 2019Everything went so smoothly. Everyone was genuinely “NICE”. Allyson accommodated the addition of a family member to my VIP package very quickly and willingly only days before the event… she did it within an hour! This was important because I was also trying to book one of the few remaining seats on our flight for that person. The itinerary was put together extremely well. The food was incredibly good and plentiful… the restaurants were classy and excellent. The VIP bus transfer to the start is priceless!!!
"This was my 4th time to Boston..." - 2019This was my 4th time to Boston to run the marathon and it was by far the best experience because it was Marathon Tours!
"Staying on the coach in the athlete's village..." - 2018Staying on the coach in the athlete’s village. We were warm and dry. We chatted comfortably with new friends. We had the best possible pre-race experience. I liked the location of the hotel to the finish line. With the weather so terrible, it was great knowing I only had to walk two blocks back to my room.
"Thank you for making this Boston experience one to be remember." - 2018Thank you for making this Boston experience one to be remember.
"Great trip!" - 2018Great trip! The Hotel Package was very well organized and thought out.
"The package was better than I expected..." - 2018The package was better than I expected, and I’m lucky to have been on it!
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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
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You can use this event to qualify for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships (AGWC). If you secure a place, we invite you to book our official travel package and share the championship experience with other Age Groupers here.
For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship go here.
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Meet the Reps
Nora White
Trip Designer & Contracting Manager
Nora White
Trip Designer & Contracting Manager
Nora joins Marathon Tours & Travel with over a decade of experience specializing in travel operations within the sports industry. She played a key role in Spikeball’s transformation from a backyard game into a semi-professional sport, managing logistics for tournaments across the country. Most recently, she served as Travel Manager for the Premier Lacrosse League, where she led all operational planning for hotels, transportation, and meals across a 14-week, multi-city tour—supporting both players and staff with precision and care.
Nora’s passion for travel began with family trips to U.S. National Parks. Today, she brings that same spirit of adventure and operational excellence to every event. When not exploring the world, she enjoys relaxing on Cape Cod or spending time at local breweries with friends and family.
