fit BOSTON travel 2027
Are you heading to Boston in April for the marathon? If so, join FIT at their hometown race! FIT has partnered with the deluxe Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel and the charming Hotel AKA Back Bay to offer an ideal runner designed package for race weekend which includes hotel accommodations, welcome pint at a local pub, marathon course tour, pre-race pasta dinner, and post-race celebratory drink. Take the stress off planning with this turnkey 3- or 4-night custom Boston experience. FIT accommodations are a short walking distance to all the festivities Boston has to offer over marathon weekend. FITs guides are local runners with over 20+ combined finishes and can answer all your questions. Join us for an incredible Boston race weekend!
FULL PACKAGE INCLUDEs**
3- or 4-nights deluxe hotel accommodations centrally located in downtown Boston at either the Hilton Boston Park Plaza or Hotel AKA Back Bay - both properties are ideally situated within walking distance of all marathon weekend events
Welcome pint at local pub MJ O’Connors (4 night package only)
Private tour of the Boston course with local runner & coach - see the course, share best practices, learn about the history of the event along the 26.2 miles and ask our experts questions!
Pre-race pasta dinner
Post-race celebration
All taxes & gratuities
FIT local guides & experienced marathoners onsite
**Marathon entry is NOT included in this travel only package. You must acquire entry to this event on your own. FIT does not provide an entry through the travel program. FIT is also not associated with the marathon in Boston and operates this program as they love this event, know it well, and want to offer clients a great race weekend experience! Come join us.
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HILTON BOSTON PARK PLAZA: The HILTON BOSTON PARK PLAZA is a deluxe 4-star hotel located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood just near the Public Garden and Boston Common. The property is perfect for marathon weekend situated just .2 miles from the finish line, .3 miles to race day bus transfers & the Saturday 5K, and less than a mile to the Hynes Convention Center for the expo!
ROOMS: The Park Plaza has several different room types. The rooms in FIT allocation are Deluxe Kings, Superior Two Beds (2 Full Beds or potentially 2 Queens - not guaranteed), and a Studio Suite (King Bed + sofa bed). Hilton Boston Park Plaza Rooms
HOTEL AKA BACK BAY: The HOTEL AKA BACK BAY is a charming boutique hotel with more contemporary rooms in an excellent downtown location just a few blocks off of Newbury Street. The property is ideal for marathon weekend, located .7 miles to the expo, .4 miles to the 5K start and buses to the marathon start, and a few blocks from the finish line.
ROOMS: The Hotel AKA Back Bay offers two room types within our FIT block - rooms with one king bed or rooms with two double beds.
Room assignment will be based on the reservation you book.
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DAY ONE | FRIDAY APRIL 16th
If today is your check-in day, Welcome to Boston! After arriving, make your own way to your hotel for check-in. Today is a good day to zip over to the expo for bib collection and merchandise. This evening opt to join FIT for a welcome drink at one of favorite local pubs, MJ O’Conners. Settle into your hotel and get ready for an incredible weekend!
DAY TWO | SATURDAY APRIL 17th
Free day to explore Boston! Return to the expo, book a Duck Tour, visit Harvard Square, the public Garden or run/cheer on the 5K this AM!
DAY THREE | SUNDAY APRIL 18th
Early morning departure to Hopkinton for your FIT guide led tour of the marathon course! There is nothing like standing on the start line and driving along this historical course. Tonight it's our pasta prep dinner for the marathon (about 5:30pm) and then off for a good night sleep!
DAY FOUR | MONDAY APRIL 19th
Time to run those beautiful 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston!! Enjoy the day on the course racing, running, walking or spectating! Best of luck to all the competitors and a big thanks to all the supporters. Join us this evening for a celebratory toast!
DAY FIVE | TUESDAY APRIL 20th
Congratulations on your marathon experience! We hope that you enjoyed your time in Boston and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures.
*Itinerary subject to change. Final itinerary will be sent 3 weeks prior to departure. Dates depend on whether you book the 4 or 3 night package.
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Pricing is available HERE
Pricing is in USD and includes taxes. Breakfast is NOT included.
Pricing at the Boston Hilton Park Plaza includes daily $35 Resort Fee which includes:
Complimentary access to state-of-the-art 20,000 square-feet Lynx Fitness Club (for Park Plaza guests only)
Unlimited streaming quality high-speed wifi in guestrooms, for up to 6 devices
Unlimited local and domestic long distance phone calls (North America)
Complimentary boarding pass printing at the FedEx Business Center
Complimentary notary services upon request, Monday-Friday
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3-Night Minimum Required - the marathon is on Monday April 19th, 2027 (FIT recommendation: stay FRI-TUE or SAT-TUE). If you book to check-out on Monday you must check out of your room before you depart for the start line.
Rooms are booked on a first come, first served basis.
A $150 per person non-refundable deposit required to confirm reservation.
Final payment is due on or before January 15, 2027.
If you need extended nights and or programs that are not currently listed, please make your reservation and reach out to us via email regarding extending your stay. We will be happy to assist!
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