Sports Travel International Running Brochure

ABOUT SPORTS TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL

Sports Travel International was founded in Dublin in 1988, by Martin Joyce who sold the business to Manchester-based Sports Tours International in 2019. From small beginnings it has now grown to become one of Ireland’s leading sports travel companies, and the Irish specialist in running trips and marathon tours around the world

We are the official Irish tour operator for all of the World Marathon Majors and for many other international running events, including 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and full marathon such as the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon, Boston Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon, Tokyo Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We are also the official travel agency for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

We offer a range of tours to iconic cycling events around the world. including hospitality packages at the Tour de France. Our mission is to ensure runners, cyclists, triathletes,  and their family and supporters receive the best possible service and have a wonderful time on tour.

Sports Travel International has earned a reputation for always putting our customers first. Our friendly and professional tour guides are the best in the business. Call our team today to discuss your next active holiday!

HALF MARATHONS

A half marathon is a hugely rewarding yet attainable goal in its own right. It can also be a great stepping stone towards a full marathon, or the perfect progression from 5km and 10km races. Whether it’s running along the Champs Elysées, through Times Square, or under the Brandenburg Gate, you could challenge yourself at one of the best half marathons with Sports Tours International.

PA RIS HALF MARATHON

3RD MARCH 2024:

Run past the city’s best-known landmarks and experience the romantic charm of the “City of Love”. The Paris Half Marathon is renowned for the live music and incredible crowd support along the course. This early March race could be the perfect early-season goal.

UNITED AIRLINES NYC HALF MARATHON

17TH MARCH 2024:

The New York City Half Marathon embodies the spirit of ‘The Big Apple’ down to its core. Running from Brooklyn, over the East River into Manhattan, through Times Square, and finishing in Central Park makes the United Airlines NYC Half a race to remember.

GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON

2ND APRIL 2024:

Known for its buzzing nightlife, imposing architecture, and diverse cultural scene, Berlin has plenty to offer, including the Generali Berlin Half Marathon – one of the biggest half marathons in the world. This fast and flat course lined with spectators is a great hunting ground for that elusive personal best!

MARATHONS

Completing a marathon is a bucket-list challenge for runners of all abilities. We offer a range of events, from the historic and serious to the more laid back. Each is a great leap for those looking to go the distance for a first time or see a new part of the world through running. We offer guaranteed entry and accommodation packages to marathons on four continents.

IRISH LIFE DUBLIN MARATHON

29TH OCTOBER 2023:

A capital city that’s as intimate as a village and as friendly as an Irish pub – the Dublin Marathon is not one to miss! With a course that starts and finishes in the heart of the city, soak in Dublin’s rich heritage as you compete alongside 20,000 others in Europe’s fourth largest marathon.

ATHENS AUTHENTIC MARATHON

12TH NOVEMBER 2023:

The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. According to legend, it covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Phiedippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield over 2,500 years ago. The finish line is in the original Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PARIS MARATHON

7TH APRIL 2024:

The Paris Marathon is one of Europe’s most popular sporting events, attracting over 40,000 runners a year. Your running journey starts on the Champs Elysées before taking you on a spectacular journey through an iconic capital city. Enjoy an abundance of stunning landmarks and architectural icons as you run through the city’s stylish boulevards.

ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS

The six biggest marathons in the world – Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York form the legendary Abbott World Marathon Majors series. Sports Tours International offers guaranteed entry and accommodation packages to many of these prestigious marathons, helping you reach the start line – no ballot or qualifying time required. Every year we help hundreds of runners on a mission to become a “Six Star Finisher”, and you could be one of them.

BMW BERLIN MARATHON

24TH SEPTEMBER 2023:

The BMW Berlin Marathon is renowned for its electric atmosphere and lightning-fast course, making this race an ideal choice for those looking to smash a new PB. The marathon world record has been broken an impressive 12 times in Berlin, proving the pedigree of this marathon super-course.

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON

8TH OCTOBER 2023:

Be blown away by the Windy City at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon – one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. Experience one of America’s greatest cities come to life, attracting up to a million spectators. The phenomenal atmosphere and crowd support is one hard to match!

TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

5TH NOVEMBER 2023:

The TCS New York City Marathon takes you past towering buildings, bustling streets, and world-famous iconic landmarks. New York City is the place where dreams are made! Join the excitement of running a marathon and completing the world’s best marathon for the trip of a lifetime to the Big Apple!

TOKYO MARATHON

3RD MARCH 2024:

The Tokyo Marathon course symbolises the past, present and future, which over the 26.2 miles allows runners to admire Japan’s iconic capital city and its legacy. Whether its traditional shrines, modern day skyscrapers, or stages of performers and bands dotted along the course playing local music, the course winds through Tokyo’s central districts and takes in the city’s major sights.

LONDON MARATHON

2ND APRIL 2024:

As well as being one of the most iconic and globally renowned races in the world, the London Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors. These factors make it one of the most popular, competitive and oversubscribed running events out there!

BOSTON MARATHON

15TH APRIL 2024:

Held on Patriots’ Day, the Boston Marathon never falls off any runner’s radar. As the world’s oldest annual marathon, it is no surprise that thousands aim to secure their place on this legendary World Marathon Major start line. Every year we help a small number of our most dedicated runners take on this bucket-list event.

ULTRA-MARATHON & TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS

Take your running to the next level and set yourself the ultimate challenge with one of our ultra-marathon or trail races. Combine mountains with miles at the Mont Blanc Marathon or test your mental strength and physical endurance by going the distance with an ultra-marathon. Sports Tours International can help you expand your comfort zone, offering guaranteed entry and accommodation to some of the most epic ultras and trail running events around the globe.

MARINE CORPS MARATHON

27TH APRIL 2023:

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in Washington D.C. is one of the most inspirational, picturesque, and well supported running event in the USA. The MCM is often referred to as “The People’s Marathon”, as there is an atmosphere at the event like no other. We offer guaranteed entry for the 10km, Marathon and 50km distances.

MONT BLANC MARATHON

23RD, 24TH & 25TH JUNE 2023:

Experience running on “the roof of Europe” in the trail running capital of the world, Chamonix Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc Marathon is renowned as one of the world’s best series of mountain races with its testing courses and challenging routes. With guaranteed entry into the 10KM, Cross (23KM), 42KM and 90km events, this is a truly spectacular and rewarding challenge.