Marathon Marty
Travel information to help you plan a destination marathon
Information for Traveling to Marathons
I’ve run over 50 marathons across the mainland US and abroad. My goal for this website is to share reliable first-person knowledge about marathons you could travel to. Hopefully, this helps make planning easier so you can focus on the marathon.
LOCATION
Hotels
What hotels are in the area?
Restaurants
What restaurants are located in the area – especially for carbo-loading before the race? Are they walking distance or do you need to drive?
Transportation
What are the costs to consider to travel to and from the host city? What are the public transportation options for getting around the host city?
MARATHON
Starting & Finishing Area
Are there a lot of restrooms? Is there an indoor area to stay out of the elements?
Course Layout
Does the course have a lot of shade? Are there dirt trails or pavement?
Expo Information
How is the race expo? Is it large or small? How much time should I spend there?
Marathon Trip Reports
Where are you looking to run a marathon? Choose a run from the collection below and please visit again in the future to see what’s been added!
