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Who we are

Meet the team

Who we are

Marathon Tours NZ provides customised and escorted running tours.

Our team are marathon travel specialists, taking runners and walkers to the world’s premium marathon events for unforgettable experiences.

With guaranteed entry into most of the world’s most iconic marathons, tour leading, and marathon running experience, there’s every reason to book your next challenge with Marathon Tours NZ.

 

So why choose us?

Firstly, we’re travel professionals who are runners too, and so we understand the hard work you put in and what you need leading up to the run and how to enjoy the rest of your trip following the event.

Secondly, we send multiple experienced staff as tour leaders to key events to provide on-the-ground assistance to our clients. They are all knowledgeable about travel and event management and have a love of travel. They assist supporters on race day, trying their best to ensure partners and families get to see their runners and walkers on the course and have just as an amazing time as the runners do.

And thirdly, we have a proven track record of professionalism and provide 24-7 assistance to our clients, which ensures you will have an exceptional experience with us. Because of our people and our record, we are proud to be the official partner to amazing organisations such as Achilles New Zealand, GetRunning, Cure Kids and Doug Healeys Influence Crew. They trust us to manage their athletes and supporters, and so can you.

We're a little bit different

No ballots, no qualifying times, guaranteed entry

Make sure you’re you cross the finish line to your next marathon with Marathon Tours. Being an International Travel Partner (ITO) to most of the world’s exclusive marathons, we can ensure your entry is guaranteed when you secure your package with us.

Expert travel knowledge

Our travel specialists have carefully created tailormade itineraries for you to make the most of your time whilst overseas.

With Marathon Tours NZ transacting through Calder & Lawson House of Travel, a fully bonded travel agent, we are able to assist with pre and post travel arrangements including adventure tours, cruising and coach touring. We will ensure your trip will run as smoothly as possible.

We participate too

We don’t just sell Marathons, we participate in them too! As runners, walkers and supporters, our travel specialists are passionate about supporting you. We have participated in events throughout the globe, including along the Great Wall of China, through the five boroughs of New York, and even ran in one of the most untouched parts of the world, Antarctica. We accompany all major events to provide our travellers with  support and knowledge throughout their journey.

Major event packages

We are here for you, right from the time you book to when you arrive home. With our packages being created with you in mind to make sure everything goes as planned and you maximise your time while on the ground, we personalise our events by adding additional services, including:

  • Centrally located hotel
  • Marathon Tours tour leader
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Sightseeing guides, including our recommendations
  • Closed WhatsApp group chats for travellers
  • Escorting to key events such as Race Expos
  • Exclusive group inclusions such as race briefings, welcome drinks and celebration dinners

100% Kiwi owned

Marathon Tours NZ has been sending runners, walkers and supporters to global events for over 15 years. It is the only New Zealand based company that is a member of TOURS, with its bookings transacted through Calder & Lawson House of Travel, a fully bonded New Zealand travel agency.

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