{"id":2406,"date":"2023-09-09T16:16:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T20:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.marathontours.com\/?page_id=2406"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:37:48","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"custom-acf-block wp-block-acf-page-header alignfull has--background-color has--gradient-background\" style=\"\"><section class=\"hero\"><div class=\"grid-container grid-container-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-row grid-row-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-item grid-item-1\"><div class=\"offset-v\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-title\">FAQs<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"hero__bg-image wp-image-31 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/quino-al-QfCSN3Kx0GA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; 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Do you accept first-timers on your trips?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>Of course. Many runners like the thrill of running their first marathon in some exotic location.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><h3 class=\"bear offset-v\">I only run half-marathons or 10Ks. Do you offer non-marathon trips?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>Many events offer shorter events in addition to the marathon. Running shorter distances are even more fun when you are on vacation and the shorter distances are popular with the &#8220;supporters&#8221; on the trip.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><h3 class=\"bear offset-v\">Can you offer guaranteed entry to the Boston Marathon?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>We cannot offer an entry since you must qualify for the Boston Marathon or be associated with one of the event&#8217;s official charities.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><h3 class=\"bear offset-v\">Do you offer just the entry?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>No. We do not offer entry only into those hard-to enter-events.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><h3 class=\"bear offset-v\">I want to travel to a fun destination marathon but I plan to go solo. Is Marathon Tours &#038; Travel the right choice for me?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>Absolutely! We take the hassle out of travel and provide the memorable and safe experience that is achieved by traveling with like-minded, adventure-seeking runners. It&#8217;s fun seeing the sights and running with a group. If you prefer double occupancy packages but are traveling alone, ask us to see if there is a single traveler that can share a room.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"accordion-toggle\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><h3 class=\"bear offset-v\">Can I bring family and friends?<\/h3><div class=\"arrows\"><svg class=\"arrow-down show\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><svg class=\"arrow-up\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"30\" height=\"15.716\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 15.716\"><g transform=\"translate(30 137.611) rotate(180)\"><g transform=\"translate(0 121.896)\"><path d=\"M29.608,122.342a1.428,1.428,0,0,0-2.019-.056L15,134.214,2.41,122.287a1.429,1.429,0,0,0-1.964,2.076L14.017,137.22a1.428,1.428,0,0,0,1.964,0l13.572-12.857A1.429,1.429,0,0,0,29.608,122.342Z\" transform=\"translate(0 -121.896)\" fill=\"#CC092F\"\/><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/a><ul class=\"accordion-content\"><li class=\"accordion-item content\"><p>Of course. The event consumes a small portion of the time spent during your trip. There is always sightseeing and general activities that appeal to all travelers. Some of our trips especially appeal to families such as the Gold Coast Marathon (August) Loch Ness (September) or the Dublin Marathon (October). 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