What did I like best? How it facilitated me to meet some incredible liked minded people who have this crazy passion for running too. The ease and organisation of the tour operators which meant I could achieve my dreams without worrying about the practical stuff.
Absolutely! Without a doubt I would recommend these tours and participate in another trip myself again. It was my first marathon and my first experience of joining a tour group of such a kind. It was beyond what I could ever have imagined. I met so many amazing people who I felt like I'd known for years not just days. I was made to feel important and welcomed as part of the group especially when I found out I was the only one who hadn't run a marathon before. I can honeslty say the trip was one of the happiest times in my life. Marathon Tours enabled me to reach and achieve my dreams and I have met friends for life that have inspired and encouraged me. I will always be so grateful for these special days and the experience that I had in Rio. Thank you so much.
Thanks for a great experience. I would recommend Marathon Tours without hesitation to other runners and their families. I like the way families are included and encouraged to come along, that is really important for all involved in the run.
Ann was great and I hope I told her so. She was very attentive to the group but down to earth and realistic with everything. She also made sure everything took place as scheduled and there was not one hiccup, at least that I am aware of. This was our first trip and my wife, who was reluctant to do this in the first place, by the time we left was asking when we were going to do another one.
Ann was terrific, Very friendly and outgoing. Also, was sincerely interested in taking care of her group. She is very well organized, and was able to keep the group well organized as a result. Hoping to do another trip where she is Host!
It was great! Clean city, no crime. Scenery was amazing. 10k was fun, hard surfaces, but finishing at the iconic opera house was unreal! I had to pinch myself! Smiling from ear to ear marveling in all the runners! Loved it!
Does not feel like a tour. It's like going on a trip with all your friends.
Everything was well planned. The hotel was in a great location, I could walk to pretty much everything that I wanted to see.
Our family had a wonderful time on the trip. We credit Ann for a large part of our conclusion. My wife accompanied my Son and I for the first time; Ann and rest of group made her feel like one of the group , even though she did not participate in the Race. She had a much more enjoyable experience than I think she expected.
This trip was well implemented....from the written instructions to the pre-trip conference call. I felt that Jeff and Stephanie really reached out to prepare the runners what to expect about this race and the conditions which they would likely face.
Jeff, Stephanie and Jacqui were the best!! They were always helpful and were very knowledgeable about this trip.
Even though I was just a spectator, and not a runner, I was so glad we spectators were integrated into the week of the Big Five and made to feel we belonged.
This was one of the best trips of our life!
It is still very hard to explain and/or describe the euphoria feeling we had during this trip. The flawless trip combined with the closeness to the nature is very hard to describe and share with friends. It`s a once in a life time experience !
Unforgettable! Experience of a lifetime! Thank you.
Great TRIP! Well planned. Guides were professional, knowledgeable, thoroughly informative, friendly, available and helpful! Travel once there, was efficient and comfortable! The resort was beautiful, breathtaking, unique & the service was excellent! In a word: wow woW WoW WOW Wow! In 2 words: THANK YOU!
It was the most spectacular and interesting marathon I have ever run. Being completely alone in such a stunning landscape was out of this world. And the cultural experience during the second half of the course was unforgettable!
Madagascar felt like a Dream, an amazing Dream! Thank you for providing me with this extraordinary experience! It has enriched my being, my spirit, my soul! I very much appreciate what you have achieved for us, and have greater respect for what you do!
I loved the opportunities to interact with the animals (Lemurs are amazing) and the incredible topography. Isalo National Park is incredibly beautify and I loved the opportunities to hike in it. The race itself was also a highlight. It may be my favorite marathon that I have run.
The Race Courses were hard but great. Was impressed that ALL THE UPHILLS WERE ON THE COURSE!, lol
