Grandma's 2023 Weekend
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3 night Stay and Play VIP package (June 15th – June 18th)
Additional Nights: Contact Jennifer (jennifer@destination-marathons.com) to inquire
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the deposit, and is it refundable?
Guests are required to pay a $250 non-refundable deposit upon signing up for the trip.
Do you provide any transportation for the weekend?
No. The start line shuttle, finish line, and expo are all within walking distance to the hotel. We recommend an Uber for transportation from the airport.
How do we get back to the hotel after the race?
With our hotel’s central location, it’s an easy walk back.
Do I have to register my guests even if they’re not running?
Yes! DM guests have access to all the VIP perks as our runners. Please note our security policy mandates that all people staying in our room block must be registered as a payor’s guest. This ensures our guests receive all of our great services and allows us to know who is in the room in case of an emergency. Adherence to this policy will be strictly enforced – no exceptions.
How will spectators find their runners at the end of the race?
Pick a landmark in Canal Park or meet at the post-race party TBD.
Can we add additional nights onto our stay?
Sure! Please reach out if you would like to add nights prior to or after our package dates. Of course, guests are free of charge for those additional nights.
If I only wanted to stay 2 nights, can I alter the package?
Since the rooms are sold as a package, we require a minimum of 3 nights.
Can I bring my kids?
Sure! Kids 15 and under are welcome on any of our packages for free, provided they stay in your room.
What if I have food allergies?
Please notify us of any dietary restrictions you have so we can do our best to accommodate you.
How do I make my final payment?
You will receive payment reminders prior to the payment deadline, but you can log into your account at any time to make your final payment.
Reserve Your 2023 Grandma's Package
We do everything but run for you.
A $250 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot, or pay in full.
April 15th, 2023
|60 days prior to trip|
Package must be paid in full. Last day to request a full refund (minus the deposit).
May 15th, 2023
|30 days prior to trip|
Last day to request a partial refund (50% of amount paid) back minus the non-refundable deposit.
Refund requests made after May 15th, 2023 will not be refunded. We strongly encourage you acquire travel insurance. Please refer to our Travel Insurance Tab for additional information.
*If a race is cancelled due to COVID, we will offer full refunds to all of our trip guests. Risk free!
These are the terms and conditions under which Destination-Marathons, LLC. (herein after “DM”) offers and operates its running trips/tours. By registering and paying your deposit for a trip, you confirm that you have read, understand and agree to these Terms & Conditions, which you acknowledge constitute a legally binding obligation. Accordingly, please read these terms carefully before making a deposit or payment for a trip.
Participants acknowledge they must be in good health and able to endure the physical demands commensurate the activity they are registering for. Please consult your physician if there is any question of physical fitness. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the trip based on your own circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
If you participate in activities during your itinerary, including road racing and pre and post runs, certain risks and dangers may arise, including, but not limited to, personal injury and death. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU hereby expressly assume all of these risks and dangers, and you hereby expressly agree to forever release, discharge and hold DM and our agents, employees, officers and directors, harmless against any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, suits, claims and demands of any and every kind and nature whatsoever which you now have or which may hereafter arise out of or in connection with your booking or participation in any activities in which you participate.
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While we will endeavor to operate all trips as advertised or quoted, reasonable changes in your itinerary may be made by DM where it is deemed necessary or advisable by us. If DM is prevented (directly or indirectly) from performing any of its obligations under this agreement by reason of force majeure (which shall include, an Act of God, strikes, trade disputes, fire, breakdowns, weather conditions, acts of omissions of a third party, or any other cause whatsoever outside DM’s reasonable control), then DM may, in its sole and absolute discretion, cancel all or part of any trip. In any situation of force majeure, DM shall not be deemed to be in breach of their duties or otherwise liable to you, whether for reason of delay in performance or non-performance. I understand that if a case of force majeure arises that no refund of my travel expenses, including, but not limited to non-refundable airfare, or entry fees will be reimbursed. Based on the above, DM strongly recommends trip cancellation, baggage, health and accident insurance for all participants. Residents from outside the U.S. must check within your country for insurance coverage.
DM contracts with a network of companies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips, including, but not limited to hotel and transportation services. Because DM does not maintain any control over the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers, we assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful, or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the tour suppliers, or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrument owned, operated or otherwise by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful, or negligent act or omissions on any part of any other party not under the supervision or control of DM.
The right is reserved to cancel the tour for any reason anytime. If we cancel a tour, our liability is limited to a full refund of your payments to us and we will not be liable for any other costs, damages or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment or expense whatsoever in such circumstances.
If Grandma’s weekend is cancelled for any reason, runners have two options*:
- Transfer payments made to a future Destination Marathons race package
- Request a full refund in writing
If Boston is postponed to a later date, runners have two options*:
- Transfer your reservation (at the same package rate) to the new race date
- Request a full refund in writing
If the marathon is turned into a virtual run, our package will be considered null and void. Runners then have two options*:
- Transfer payments made to a future Destination Marathons race package
- Request a full refund in writing
*We kindly ask that you notify Destination Marathons of your decision within 10 days of the race cancellation announcement.
If the race proceeds with the marathon amidst the threat of coronavirus, but you decide not to run, you may request a full refund in writing by May 15th, 2023. After May 15th, 2023 all payments received will be transferred to a future Destination Marathons package of your choosing.
1. By purchasing this package, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID -19 by participation; and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to Destination-Marathons employees, volunteers, participants and their families.
2. I voluntarily agree to assume all the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation in the Destination-Marathons trip and associated event. On my behalf I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge and hold harmless Destination- Marathons, its employees, agents, representatives from claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to Destination-Marathons. I understand and agree this Release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Destination-Marathons, its employees, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during or after participation at the Destination Marathons trip and related event.
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