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London Marathon
Before you make reservation/payment, please note:
- This package is only for U.S. residents, or for runners from any countries/regions that have no official tour operators.
- For credit card payments, please order online. For a 3% discount, pay via bank transfer or Zelle - instead of ordering online, just email us your package choice.
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Runner's package includes one guaranteed entry of the 2025 TCS London Marathon. No entry is included for travel companions.
We offer 5 hotels for the 2025 London Marathon packages:
- Luxury 5-star Corinthia Hotel
- 5-star Royal Horseguards Hotel (RH)
4-star The Clermont Victoria (Victoria)
- 4-star Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (PPWB)
- 4-star Park Plaza County Hall (PPCH)
If you are traveling in a group of 2 adults & 1 child under 12, you can choose Corinthia, RH, PPWB, and the 12-year-old will be free of charge.
If you are traveling in a group of 3 adults, or 2 adults & two kids under 12, the Studio Package at 4* Park Plaza County Hall (PPCH) could be an ideal option.
- Studio Package with 1 Entry: $4,500 is the total price, including one marathon entry, up to three adults in the Studio Room, or two adults and two children under 12. There is a large bed and a sofa bed in the Studio Room.
- Studio Package with 2 Entries: $5,900 is the total price, including two entries, up to three adults in the Studio Room, or two adults and two children under 12. There is a large bed and a sofa bed in the Studio Room.
Add-on Package:
On Saturday, April 26th, enjoy a morning visit to the Expo, followed by an afternoon city tour, and cap off the day with a buffet dinner in the evening. The add-on package is available for $199 per person. Children under 12 years old can enjoy these activities free of charge.
Payment methods that are accepted: 1. credit cards; 2. bank payment or Zelle (3% discount).
- If you want to pay by credit card, please place the order on our website, and pay with credit card on the check-out page.
- If you choose bank payment (wire or ACH), or Zelle, you can take 3% off the total amount. In this case, you do NOT need to place the order online, simply email us which package you prefer, then we'll email you the payment instructions.
All of the 5 hotels are located in central London, within walking distance from the marathon finish area, and with easy access to train stations (Runbuk crew will assist you to get to marathon start via free trains on Sunday morning).
The Luxury 5* Corinthia Hotel London is renowned as one of the best hotels in London. It is located in the city center, just a few minutes’ walk from the finish line of London marathon. It is highly favored by celebrities and business executives, and even featured in a BBC documentary. The hotel has also appeared in international films, including the James Bond movie “Skyfall” in 2012, where Daniel Craig stood at the hotel’s rooftop pinnacle, the opening scene of Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” in 2016, as well as the 2018 movie Red Sparrow.
The guest rooms have décor blending the hotel’s 1885 character with amenities, approximate 340 square feet. The hotel boasts six restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-starred restaurant in London by renowned chef Thomas Kitchin.
For our marathon group, the hotel will arrange a private restaurant where we can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast.
Our marathon group will also have complimentary access to ESPA Life at Thermal Floor with an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheater sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers.
- Address: Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD (about 10 minutes walk from marathon finish line)
- Official website: https://www.corinthia.com/london/
Options:
- If you are a runner willing to share the room with another runner of the same gender that Runbuk will arrange: $3,699
- If you are a runner who wants a single room of your own (2nd person in the room is not allowed): $5,299
- If you are 2 runners who want to share the room together: $3,699 per person (everyone need to place the oder separately)
- If you are a runner + a non-runner: $3,699 for runner + $2,300 for non-runner, $5,999 in total.
* Additional nights: Email us if you need extra nights; we can book them for you at a group rate.
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An impressive historic building in London, The Royal Horseguards Hotel is situated on the River Thames at Embankment, encompassing two iconic buildings – the National Liberal Club which has played host to historical icons including Churchill, Gladstone and Lloyd-George; and the club’s magnificent apartments which were previously the home of the first chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service.
Inside the hotel you’ll find Victorian grandeur combined with elegant, first-class contemporary comfort which sets The Royal Horseguards Hotel apart as one of the finest hotels in the heart of London. The hotel is within a few minutes walk from the marathon finish area.
- Address: 2 Whitehall Court London SW1A 2EJ (about 10 minutes walk from marathon finish line)
- Official website: https://www.guoman.com/the-royal-horseguards/
Options:
- If you are a runner willing to share the room with another runner of the same gender that Runbuk will arrange: $2,799
- If you are a runner who wants a single room of your own (2nd person in the room is not allowed): $3,599
- If you are 2 runners who want to share the room together: $2,799 per person (everyone need to place the oder separately)
- If you are a runner + a non-runner: $2,799 for runner + $1,400 for non-runner, $4,199 in total.
* Additional nights: Email us if you need extra nights; we can book them for you at a group rate.
Designed by James Thomas Knowles and opened in 1862 as The Grosvenor Hotel, now The Clermont Victoria, this beautiful and historic hotel is located adjacent to Victoria station, and is within walking distance to London’s most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey.
- Address: 101 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0SJ (about 15 minutes walk from marathon finish line)
- Official website: https://www.theclermont.co.uk/victoria/
Options:
- If you are a runner willing to share the room with another runner of the same gender that Runbuk will arrange: $2,599
- If you are a runner who wants a single room of your own (2nd person in the room is not allowed): $3,199
- If you are 2 runners who want to share the room together: $2,599 per person (everyone need to place the oder separately)
- If you are a runner + a non-runner: $2,599 for runner + $1,200 for non-runner, $3,799 in total.
* Additional nights: Email us if you need extra nights; we can book them for you at a group rate.
Conveniently situated on the South Bank of the Thames and overlooking the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is an iconic hotel featuring contemporary design, stylish rooms, and an array of restaurants and bars.
- Address: 1 Addington St, London SE1 7RY (about 15 minutes walk from marathon finish line)
- Official website: https://www.parkplazawestminsterbridge.com/
Options:
- 1 runner in a twin-sharing room: $2,750 (you will share the room with another runner of the same gender that Runbuk will arrange.)
- 1 runner in a single room: $3,449
- 2 runners in a double room: $2,750 * 2 = $5,500. (every runner will need to place the order separately).
- 1 runner & 1 non-runner in a double room: $2,750+$1,349=$4,099
* Additional nights: if needed, you can book extra nights on your own – we’ll help to connect all nights so you don’t have to change room during your entire stay.
Park Plaza County Hall is ideally located just south of Westminster Bridge overlooking the River Thames with spectacular views across London, within walking distance of London’s most famous attractions including the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, London Aquarium, National Theatre and the South Bank Centre.
- Address: 1 Addington St, London SE1 7RY (about 15 minutes walk from marathon finish line)
- Official website: https://www.parkplazacountyhall.com/
Options:
- Studio Package with One Entry: $4,500 is the total price, including one marathon entry, up to three adults in the Studio Room, or two adults and two children under 12. There is a large bed and a sofa bed in the Studio Room.
- Studio Package with Double Entry: $5,900 is the total price, including two entries, up to three adults in the Studio Room, or two adults and two children under 12. There is a large bed and a sofa bed in the Studio Room.
* Additional nights: if needed, you can book extra nights on your own – we’ll help to connect all nights so you don’t have to change room during your entire stay.
Our 2025 London Marathon packages include the following services:
- Guaranteed entry of the 2025 TCS London Marathon for runners (no entry for companions).
- Three nights hotel stay including tax and daily buffet breakfast, shared twin rooms basis unless Single Room is selected. Check-in is on Friday April 25, 2025; check-out is on Monday April 28, 2025.
- Hotels are subject to change but standards and locations will remain the same or similar.
- Assistance from Runbuk crew during the marathon weekend.
What's not included:
- Travel insurance is not included, and should be obtained on your own separately. We highly recommend it since the packages are non-refundable.
- Flights to arrive or depart London, or airport transfers.
- Personal expenses, and other service not specified as included.
- Saturday Add-on: Expo, Tour, Dinner: this is optional at a surcharge of $199. Kids under 12-year old are free with paid adults.
Airfare to London is very affordable; for example, a non-stop flight from San Francisco to London is currently $650–$720 round trip. You can track price changes using online tools, e.g., http://flights.google.com/, but when booking flights, it's recommended to book directly with the airlines.
If you're wondering which London airport to fly to, when you search for flights, simply enter "London - all airports" as your destination. This search will display all available flights, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs. Heathrow Airport primarily handles international flights, while the smaller Gatwick Airport also serves some European destinations. There are convenient transportation options connecting London with both airports, and we will provide airport transportation options in the Runbuk Handbook, which will be sent to all Runbuk runners later on.
The London Marathon package is nonrefundable. We can try to help you find a replacement runner to take your spot if you can’t travel, but sometimes it’s simply impossible, for example, when we don’t have a waitlist, or when you inform us with a very short notice, or the registration deadline has passed – in these cases, your package and payment would be lost completely.
Travel insurance will bring peace of mind at a small cost. We recommend WorldTrips; if you add Adventure Sports wit a minimal fee, the policy waives the extreme sports exclusion like marathon running, in addition to the general benefits.
The London Marathon package is nonrefundable. We can try to help you find a replacement runner to take your spot if you can’t travel, but sometimes it’s simply impossible, for example, when we don’t have a waitlist, or when you inform us with a very short notice, or the registration deadline has passed – in these cases, your package and payment would be lost completely.
Travel insurance will bring peace of mind at a small cost. We recommend WorldTrips, which can help you recover your payment for eligible reasons, including illness, injury, etc. By paying a minimal additional fee to include the Adventure Sports coverage, you can have the extreme sports exclusion waived, including marathon running, in addition to the general benefits.
- We recommend acquire travel insurance asap for best possible protection. You can adjust the dates and travel cost later on when you finalize your travel plan.
- You are free to compare different policies from different insurers, and it’s your responsibility to understand what are covered and what are not covered.
Q: Am I guaranteed an entry after booking with Runbuk?
A: Yes, your entry is guaranteed.
Q: How can I be sure my entry is guaranteed?
A: Runbuk is one of the official tour operators, which you can verify on the London Marathon website.
Q: If my partner/friend and I are both running, how do we book?
A: In that case, you and your partner/friend need to book separately using your own emails. Please leave a note on the checkout page indicating who you want to share a room with and whether you prefer one large bed or two twin beds in the room.
Q: Do I still need to fill out the official registration form?
A: Yes, you will need to submit the official form. We will email you the link later.
Q: Is there an additional registration fee after booking with Runbuk?
A: No, the registration fee is included in the package price.
Q: Is travel insurance included in the package?
A: No, travel insurance is not included. You should obtain your own travel insurance separately.
Q: Can I get a refund or defer my entry if I can't travel?
A: No, the package is non-refundable and cannot be deferred.
Q: Can I transfer my spot to a friend if I can't participate?
A: Yes, you can transfer your spot to a friend, but it must be done before the system closes, which is approximately 2 months before the event.
Q: Can I get a refund if I win an entry through the ballot?
A: Yes, you can receive a refund (minus 3% credit card fee) if you win an entry through the ballot. However, we recommend booking with us only after you know the ballot result.
Q: When should I book my flights to London?
A: You can book your flights after you have secured your package with Runbuk. The best airfares are typically available between 6 to 3 months before the travel date. We recommend using Google Flights to monitor fare changes.
Q: Can I book additional nights with Runbuk?
A: Yes, you can. Once your travel plans are finalized, please let us know your requirements and we'll assist with booking additional nights.
Please join the waitlist below for 2026 and beyond.
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- One guaranteed entry per runner;
- Accommodations with tax and daily buffet breakfast.
- Assistance from Runbuk crew during your stay.
- Complementary service to help planning your trip.
- Flights to arrive or depart Shanghai and airport transportations,
- Chinese visa. For more info about visa policy, please keep reading.
- Insurance. We recommend Insurance for medical and trip cancellation coverage.
- From the time of booking to October 15, 2023, 50% of the full payment will be charged.
- After October 15, 2023, 100% of payment will be charged as cancellation fee.
Travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage is highly recommended.
You need to confirm and apply for entry documents yourself according to your own situation. The following content is for reference only. If there are any policy changes, we may not be able to update it in time, and we will not be responsible for the information provided below.
144-hour Visa-free Transit Policy
You do not have to have a Chinese visa to run Shanghai Marathon. You can stay in Shanghai for up to 6 days if meet all of the following three conditions:
A. You are passport holder of one of the following 53 countries:
Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.
B. You have valid air tickets with confirmed seat in the next 144 hours to the third country or region.
➢ The 144-hour period starts to count at 00:00 the next day upon your arrival in China. Technically this makes your actual stay longer than 144 hours.
➢ You must fly out of China to the third country or region, not where you come from. Technically, if you are flying back to the same place where you are from, you should book your return flights with a stop in a third country/region.
C. You enter China via one of the following ports of entry, and your port of departure is any of the following (it does not have to be the same as port of entry):
➢ Any of the following can be your port of entry and port of departure:
i. Shanghai Pudong International Airport
ii. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
iii. Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal
iv. Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
v. Shanghai Railway Station
vi. Nanjing Lukou International Airport
vii. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
Chinese visa
If you do not meet the above conditions, or if you wish to travel to China with a valid visa, you should apply for the Chinese visa in the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate General (a full list can be found here).
For ordinary passport holders of Singapore, Brunei and Japan, you are exempt from the visa if you visit the mainland of China for tourism, business, or visiting friends and relatives, and stay no longer than 15 days. A visa is required for any tour longer than 15 days.
American, Canadian and Australian passport holders can get multiple-entry Chinese visas valid for 10 years. In order to qualify for 10 year visas, the passport holders must have more than 1 year validity remaining on their passport. Once a 10-year visa has been issued, the validity of the visa does not expire if the holder renews his/her passport. The visa holder can travel carrying the old passport with valid Chinese visa along with the new passport.
- 每位參賽者包括1個參賽名額；
- 周六早上賽前路線遊覽，隨後參觀博覽會；
- 含稅和每日自助早餐的住宿。
- 5星酒店將是费尔蒙和平饭店或同級
- 4星酒店將是丽笙海仑酒店或同級
- 您入住期間將得到Runbuk團隊的協助；
- 免費服務，幫助您規劃旅行。
- 前往或離開上海的機票和機場交通費用；
- 中國簽證。有關簽證政策的更多信息，請繼續閱讀；
- 保險。我們建議購買醫療和旅行取消保險。
- 從預訂時間到2023年10月15日之間，將收取全額費用的50%作為取消費用；
- 在2023年10月15日之後，將收取全額費用作為取消費用。
強烈建議購買包括旅行取消保障的旅行保險。
