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While several companies focused on marathon-centered tours haven’t been able to relaunch trips yet, one that has is Marathon Tours & Travel. When asked how sales for his company have been since resuming trips, Jeff Adams had good news to report. “Some are over 30 percent above pre-Covid figures while the majority are slightly above average,” said the president of Massachusetts-based tour operator, which took runners to the Iceland Volcano Marathon on July 24.Read More

Despite the name, traveling with Marathon Tours goes far beyond running a marathon or a half, 10K or 5K, which are distances often included for spouses, children and fellow travelers who may not be able to complete a “full”, but want to participate. In fact, other than race day, these trips are very well-organized vacations to explore local habitats, wildlife, culture, cuisine and as such, provide access to amazing experiences that can even make the marathon seem like an accessory to the adventure itself.Read More

Seven Continents Club (SCC) Member and Six Star Finisher hopeful, Claudine Nicholas has already completed 75 half marathons, 14 full marathons and has collected more than 180 running medals and awards over the last ten years. "The moment I learned about Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT), I signed up to become an SCC member. I’m on the list for Antarctica, and my goal is to run both half-marathons and marathons on all seven continents. With MTT, my goal is easier to obtain, plus I have the pleasure to meet other like-minded runners from around the world. MTT is my dream team behind the scenes helping make my dreams come true!" Read More

More than 40 years ago, the founder of Marathon Tours & Travel understood how enjoyable it was to run races around the world. Now, they take individuals and couples who love running to global destinations for 10Ks, half-marathons, and marathons.Read More

Brunch with Boston Buddies Vince Varallo and Marathon Tours & Travel President Jeff AdamsRead More

Jackie Joseph of Independence Township has found when runners achieve their first marathon, they either mark it off their bucket list, never to run so far again, or they keep going. Joseph is in the second camp, completing 62 marathons all over the world after her first one in Detroit in 2001.“I love the sense of accomplishment. I couldn’t wait to go again,” said Jackie, a pharmacist.Read More

Dangling from Lichu Sloan's fingers, the oval medal depicts all the continents and oceans of the globe as backdrop to two silhouetted marathon runners. The words across the top read "Seven Continents," and the word across the bottom says "Finisher." Sloan isn't finished. Not even close.Read More

Imagine running a 13-mile course in crisp temperatures between 15 F and 34 F minus the wind chill and against 35 mph winds while maintaining your footing along the muddy terrain, all for the sake of saying you “did it.” You may ask why someone would aspire to complete such an onerous task voluntarily. Carmel residents Dr. Matthew and Holly Abbott share why they chose to make the voyage to Antarctica and what they have taken away from this unique and truly awesome experience only a small percentage of humans are willing and able to accomplish.Read More

In addition to her regular job, Rubinstein works on a contractual basis for Marathon Tours & Travel. "Using a travel agency is the best way to go for dong what I have done. They can help you find the hotels that are at the starting line or finish line; and they can help you with other logistics of the race," said marathoner Catherine Rubinstein.Read More

The resulting social media recognition could also prove irresistible. Jeff Adams, president of specialist global running travel agency Marathon Tours & Travel, acknowledges that overseas races can be viewed as a status symbol: “If you’re posting a picture because you’re running a marathon in a different country, there’s a definite wow effect.”Read More