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Our travellers love us...
Over 98% of our travellers rate us 5 stars, and 8 out of 10 return to travel with us again - for their second, third, fourth, and sometimes even their nth marathon adventure!
Here's why...
We understand that a marathon trip is so much more than just race day. It's months of training, early mornings, sacrifices, disciplined eating, and a significant financial investment.
We’ve spent years serving runners - we've listened carefully, gone back to the drawing board continually tweaking that little thing that transforms a good trip into an exceptional one. Today, we've proudly taken thousands of runners to hundreds of events around the world - and our experience comes from doing, not talking.
So trust us when we say: we've got your back.
Here's how to make the most of your next marathon adventure with Active Holiday Company
Step 1
Choose Your Event
Not sure where to begin your World Marathon Majors journey? Nervous about your first international marathon?
Our team is here to help. Jump on a call or send us a WhatsApp message, and we'll help you find the perfect race.
Step 2
Reserve Your Spot
Most of our trips open for booking 8–12 months before race day.
Simply click BOOK NOW on the trip page and follow the process to lock in your race entry and preferred hotel. Choose between sharing with another runner or booking a single room. You can also add a companion at the time of booking or later. For some events, we open a pre-registration or waitlist before bookings officially open.
Step 3
Pay Your Deposit
We accept payments via bank transfer and credit card.
Bookings without payment are automatically released if payment is not received within 72 hours. It is important that you read the booking conditions carefully, as deposits for many events are non-refundable.
Step 4
Confirmation & Invoice
Your confirmation email will provide you with more information on your balance payment schedule and introduce you to your dedicated contact person at Active Holiday Company. Once you've received your confirmation, you can go ahead and book your flights and begin the visa application process. Your confirmation invoice includes your hotel details and travel dates, which are generally sufficient for your visa application.
Step 5
Final Payment & Registration
Between booking and your final payment (typically 100–120 days before departure), your only focus is to train!
Once your final payment is received, we'll send you your official race registration link. It is imperative that you look-out for this and register for the race and contact us if you haven’t received it.
Please note: Completing your race registration before the deadline is the runner's responsibility. We do not send the registration link on bookings with partial payment.
Step 6
Meet Your Tribe
Download our app and start connecting with your fellow travellers. For some trips, we also create Facebook or Telegram groups so that your data is always secure.
Making new friends, sharing training updates and calming those inevitable pre-race nerves. is a big part of everyone’s journey in the running community. We get it! The friendships formed on these trips often last long after the finish line.
Step 7
Fine-tune Travel Plans
About three months before your trip, you'll receive a form asking you to update your final travel details. This is your opportunity to add or remove a companion, book an excursion, update your meal preferences, or let us know of late arrivals etc. Our team will finalise your booking and ensure everything is in place before you travel.
Step 8
Pre-Trip Briefing
Approximately 4–6 weeks before departure, we'll host an online pre-trip briefing. We'll walk you through everything you need to know before travelling and, when group sizes permit, you'll also get the chance to meet and introduce yourself to your fellow runners
Step 9
Travel Documents… Let's Go!
Approximately 14 days before departure, your travel documents will be available to access.
You'll also find your latest itinerary with updated and final timings in the Active Holiday Company App.
Now all that's left to do is arrive at your destination in good time to beat the jet lag, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable marathon experience.