{"id":29481,"date":"2026-05-13T16:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/runcations-are-the-new-travel-trend-why-runners-are-planning-holidays-around-marathons\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:45:01","slug":"runcations-are-the-new-travel-trend-why-runners-are-planning-holidays-around-marathons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/runcations-are-the-new-travel-trend-why-runners-are-planning-holidays-around-marathons\/","title":{"rendered":"Runcations are the new travel trend: Why runners are planning holidays around marathons"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Running is no longer just a fitness routine squeezed in between holidays. It is now becoming the reason people travel. Known as \u201cruncations,\u201d these trips are designed in such a way that people can travel to have running experiences. The trend picked up after the pandemic, when many people turned to running while gyms stayed shut. Social media, fitness creators and the rapid rise of local run clubs pushed it even further into mainstream culture. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For many travellers, running offers a completely new way to experience a city. Instead of rushing through tourist spots, runners move through streets, riverfronts, parks and local neighbourhoods at a slower pace. The experience feels more personal and less planned. Many runners say these trips give them a sense of purpose during travel. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The numbers also show how the culture is growing. The New York Post, quoting Strava, mentioned that participation in running clubs increased by 59 per cent in 2024, with more than one million clubs now listed on the platform. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TripAdvisor, in its 2026 travel trends report, highlighted \u201csweat jetting\u201d (trips planned around physical activities) as one of the fastest-growing travel habits among tourists. Hospitality group Accor has also reported a sharp rise in searches for workout-focused holidays. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Runcations usually fall into two categories. Some travel specifically for major races, while others choose destinations where running becomes part of the holiday itself. Hotels and resorts are now adapting to this shift by offering guided runs, mapped routes and recovery-focused wellness services. \u201cLong before wellness became an industry talking point, we noticed something simple but meaningful: Our guests wanted ways to stay active and feel like themselves on the road,\u201d Peggy Roe, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Marriott International, told The Post. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Luxury resorts are also leaning into the trend. The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Mexico recently introduced a \u201crun concierge\u201d service for guests, as per the report. The program includes guided routes through jungle paths and coastal trails, with options for both casual runners and marathon trainees. Resort representatives say many guests now arrive while preparing for marathons or endurance events. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Global marathon events have also become a major attraction for travellers planning runcations. The New York City Marathon remains one of the world\u2019s biggest races that draws more than 50,000 runners every year. Other popular events that continue to attract international participants include the Paris Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, London Marathon and Tokyo Marathon. (Image: NYRR)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What makes these races special is not just competition but the atmosphere around them. For many travellers, crossing a finish line in another country has become as memorable as visiting a landmark or trying local food. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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