2024 TOKYO MARATHON
Packages Offered
- 6-Day / 5-Night Tokyo Stay
- SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY!
- Option to add a 3-Night Kyoto-Nara-Osaka Extension
- SOLD OUT. WAITLIST ONLY!
Dates
- Tokyo Package: Arrive Thursday, February 29, 2024
Depart Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - Extension Dates: Arrive Kyoto Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Depart Friday, March 8, 2024 - Race Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Reviews
The Berlin Marathon was all I could have asked for and more, and Destination Marathons was the reason. Walking tours, breakfast groups, on-afters, photos, support, meeting three dozen amazing athletes and family members, the Lunch Bunch, back stories, hats, and four days of well organized chaos that ended up creating one of my all time favorite race memories…and that’s after more than 100 previous races.And the DM crew back home were always spot on covering all my questionsI would travel with this team again and again!Amy Boulris, Berlin 2021
I had the most wonderful time traveling to Berlin and running the marathon thru Destination Marathon. They are an amazing company. Their communication leading up to the trip was outstanding. They made me feel completely comfortable traveling overseas and know they would be able to help with any issues I may have. Mark, Riley and Paul are all wonderful and help people. I will 100% use this company again in the future and would recommend it to all runners.
Katie Reynolds, Berlin 2022
Wow , what an awesome lifetime dream come true to run the Berlin Marathon courtesy of Destination Marathons ! Marie and I were spoiled by the service of Mark , Paul and Riley . Their attentiveness to us was amazing ! Movenpick Hotel had an incredible breakfast spread daily, was close to the starting/finish lines, as well as historical landmarks and sightseeing spots . Our walking tour was so full of historic spots and information . I had a fun shakeout run visiting the Brandenburg Gate with the DM crew ! My pre marathon meal was spot on and enabled me to run my second fastest marathon ! We can’t say enough about the genuine hospitality we received from Mark and company along with the camaraderie that we built with the other DM marathoners ! I’ve already signed up for and looking forward to 3 other Destination Marathons tours!Thomas Fisher, Berlin 2022
If you want to truly enjoy your race experience, trip, & ensure your support crew has a worry free time watching you run, then Destination Marathons is the ONLY way to go! Let them handle the details so you can enjoy the journey.
Travis Langemeier, London 2023
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Look no further than Destination Marathons! My experience with this group was absolutely amazing, and I cannot recommend them enough. From start to finish, DM provided exceptional service, particularly when it came to race day logistics. Instead of stressing about transportation and navigating the crowds, I was able to kick back and enjoy the ride as our knowledgeable guide led us seamlessly to the starting line. Don't miss out on the opportunity to travel with Destination Marathons - trust me, it's an experience you won't forget!
Angela Ballard, London 2023
This was our second Destinations Marathon trip and once again, it was amazing and a good value. The DM team takes great care finding a high quality hotel near the race finish line, and they plan an appropriate amount of activities together while still allowing for free time or the option to come and go as needed. I highly recommend this company. They cover all the bases and are truly fun to hang out with.
Kim Touzeau, London 2023
My wife and I really enjoyed our Destination Marathons trip to run the London Marathon ! Awesome accommodations at the Sheraton. Afternoon tea was amazing ! The walking tour with Benedict was delightful ! Then had a great shakeout run lead Rey , a charismatic local ! The DM team always delivers a fantastic experience ! Looking forward to my next DM destination!
Tom Fisher, London 2023
Amazing time!! Highly recommend! Mark and his team take the race logistics stress away! Had an incredible weekend in Boston! The dinner before race night took the stress of finding dinner in a town where all the restaurants were full. The shuttle gave us an extra hour of sleep and no stress fighting the crowds. Access to our own bathrooms was worth the price alone, when I got to athlete's village the bathroom lines were insane, so glad we had our own! You can tell they are committed to giving you the most stress free weekend allowing you to focus on what you came there to do, race!
Stephen Durley, Boston 2023
Destination Marathons should be your go to provider for every marathon that they partner with. I know I will check with them before booking anything! Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable, they really thought of everything! They took the stress out of the weekend. The hotel was nice and close to public transportation and restaurants. I enjoyed the shakeout run to the finish line. The meal the night before was delicious. The best part was the coach bus to Hopkinton! We stayed warm and had a bathroom before walking to the shuttle to Athlete’s Village. I met some amazing people that I will keep in touch with long after my soreness departs. I know I said I was done marathoning, but Berlin might be in my future, and I will only do it with Destination Marathons! Thank you so much Mark, Nicole, and the whole rest of the crew!
Marcie Lynn Lambrix, 2021
Destination Marathons did an excellent job!!! It was my first time booking a trip through them and I am 100% pleased!! I’m already planning another!! The whole process was easy, the communication was clear, the accommodations were perfect, the gatherings (parties) were really fun!!! Everything was on point. Thank you DM!!!!
Sarah Karnezis Morris, 2021
Have you ever wondered how the Elite Runners are treated? Run with Destination Marathons and you'll find out! I ran the Wilmington Marathon in 2022 with DM and from Hotel Check-In to Check-Out they were there for me. The night before the race we had a great pasta dinner as a group, runners and family, and it was nice to catch up with people from all over. Race morning we boarded a private shuttle to the start where we also had a warm private area to get ready. Of course the crew along with family and friends were on the route for a nice friendly cheer zone. Post race they were ready for us, tons of snacks, drinks (adult and other) and a masseuse! It is great to get a solid massage right after the race. That afternoon they led us on a pub crawl to several different locations around Downtown Wilmington. When traveling for a race I would highly recommend Destination Marathons so you can worry less and focus on your race!
Justin King, Wilmington 2022
Reserve Your 2024 tokyo Package
We do everything but run for you.
*We strongly encourage you to acquire travel insurance. See our Travel Insurance Tab for more information.
If a race is cancelled due to COVID, we will offer full refunds to all of our trip guests, risk-free!
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your spot (plus $500 per person for Extension package), or pay in full at time of booking for a $150 discount per package.
Payment Policy
- October 1, 2023 (150 days prior to trip) – 25% of the total original balance is due (not including any non-refundable deposits).
- November 1, 2023 (120 days before trip) – Last day to cancel and receive refund. Must submit written notice to Destination Marathons to receive 50% of amount paid (minus any non-refundable deposits).
- November 15, 2023 (105 days prior to trip) – 50% of the total original balance is due (not including any non-refundable deposits).
- December 15, 2023 (75 days prior to trip) – 100% of the total original balance is due (not including any non-refundable deposits).
- If final payment in full is not received by December 15, 2023, your reservation will be cancelled.
Deposit is non-refundable at any time. See DM Cancellation Policy for more information. Runners who are injured and can no longer run must still adhere to this policy. We therefore strongly encourage you to acquire travel insurance. Please refer to our Travel Insurance Tab for additional information.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These are the terms and conditions under which Destination Marathons, LLC. (hereinafter “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.
You consent and grant full permission and royalty-free license to DM to use your likeness in all media including photographs, pictures, recordings, or other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
You consent and grant full permission for DM to email you with specific information relating to this trip package. You will also be enrolled in communications regarding other DM packages and releases, and have the option to opt out of those specific messages by contacting DM directly.
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.
The price of the DM package does not include personal travel insurance. DM highly advises you to consider obtaining travel insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate insurance coverage for the entire duration of the trip, including incidents such as illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal belongings, trip cancellation or interruption, and any activities you plan to participate in. If you have any inquiries regarding travel insurance and its coverage, please contact a travel insurance company directly. You bear full responsibility for any financial losses related to your travel arrangements. DM is not accountable for any travel expenses or other costs incurred by you or any other individuals associated with your travel.
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.
Airfare is not included in any DM travel packages. It is your responsibility to book your own transit to the destination city. Transit to the hotel is not included in any DM travel packages, unless otherwise specified in the package description.
DM accepts credit card transactions including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For some packages, DM will also accept ACH electronic transfer, or money order, made payable to Destination Marathons, LLC. If you select to pay for your package in full, you will receive an invoice with a zero ($0) balance and invoice number reference. Please keep this invoice number for reference as we may require you to confirm your booking details, login to obtain your race bib, or other details relating to your trip. If you select to pay a deposit for your package only, you will receive an invoice with information to make additional payments on your reservation. It is your responsibility to manage your manual payments before payment deadlines, or enroll in auto-payments when available, to ensure you complete payments before a payment deadline. Package payments not completed by the deadline are subject to cancellation.
DM contracts with hotels for a block of rooms including types of rooms (single beds such as King or Queen; and double beds, such as two twins or two queens). We make note of your requested room type during your reservation booking. However, room availability is based on hotel inventory at time of check in. DM may need to adjust your room type to accommodate rooms available. If we must change your room type, we will provide a complimentary change, or refund the difference for a reduced room type.
All guests traveling with DM are registered with our hotel room block. If a registered DM guest attempts to accommodate an unregistered individual in their hotel room or extend an invitation for them to partake in any DM organized events, the registered DM guest shall relinquish their tour package privileges, and both parties may be refused entry to subsequent tours.
DM package pricing is offered at current rates, taxes, tariffs, and conditions by our contracts and other service providers. All pricing is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. DM may change package pricing at any time until packages are sold out. All pricing is quoted and transacted in United States dollars.
For guests traveling internationally with DM, it is mandatory to possess a valid passport. Some countries require that the passport remains valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the date of return to the United States. Additionally, certain destinations may impose visa requirements that must be fulfilled before traveling. We advise you to consult the website of the U.S. Department of State to stay updated on the most recent passport and visa regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure that all essential travel documents are up-to-date and valid, and to arrange any necessary documentation for entry into your travel destination(s). This includes acquiring any required vaccinations, travel visas, or fulfilling any other prerequisites.
DM reserves the right to decline a guest reservation request for any reason. Should your reservation request be declined, the full registration fee (including the non-refundable initial deposit) will be refunded to you.
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that you will not engage in any attempts to evade, avoid, or bypass any refund restrictions associated with your purchased travel booking. This includes refraining from contacting our company directly in an effort to obtain a refund, or seeking a “chargeback” from your credit card company. Once initial travel is booked, we will refrain from altering payment methods or generating different invoices, as doing so could potentially modify the information required by travel insurance companies.
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 the Marathon 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 the Marathon 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 December 1, 2023. After December 1, 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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