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We are very excited to be on sale for the 2017 Disneyland® Paris Val d’ Europe Half-Marathon . This event was extremely popular in 2016 and we can not wait to experience the magic of this incredible run with you again for 2017. Our top 10 reasons to run the Disneyland® Paris Val d’ Europe Half-Marathon We thought we would take a closer look at the Disneyland® Paris Val d’ Europe Half-Marathon and we have chosen our top ten reasons as we think you would love it just as much as us! 1. The Events There are 3 runs to choose from next year, a 5k, 10k and half marathon – so no matter what your running ability, you have the chance to get involved with the fun! 2. The medals The runDisney medals are by far one of the most sought after medals in the running world. There are 4 medals up for grabs during the 2017 Disneyland® Paris Val d’ Europe Half-Marathon. You will receive one for the 5k,10k & half marathon event, PLUS if you do decide to run both the 10k and half marathon you will g

Here at Sports Tours International we offer a wide selection of European amateur cycling events. Here is our list of the best put together by our Head of Product and Operations, Alex. Our aim is to provide the best support in the business so you can focus on enjoying the event without having to worry about the (sometimes complicated) logistics that come with getting to and from the event and its start and finish. To give you an overview of what’s available and what each event has on offer in terms of distance, difficulty, entry availability and access we have put together the below list for you. Cyclo Sportives and Gran Fondo The name Gran Fondo is often used in the US for cycling events. In Europe the name Cyclo-Sportive tends to be used more in France while Gran Fondo is used more often in Italy for the events there. In terms of what they are, there is no real difference between the two types of events apart from the name. These amateur cycling events tend to be of a competitive na

Explore South Africa Spectacular scenery and stunning natural beauty, adventures to be found around every corner, wildlife, culture, heritage & sunshine – these are some of the ‘must haves’ for any holiday check list. What if we told you we have ticked all the ‘must have’ boxes for you? Not only that, we have found a particular destination that has now been revealed as the world’s cheapest Long-Haul destination too!* You’re in luck because we are heading to the beautiful country of South Africa. Not only has it recently been revealed as the cheapest long haul destination for local amenities, dining out and exploring, Thomas Cook have also launched a route from Gatwick with fares starting at an incredible £599 return! Now if this is not enough to whet your whistle, we have just the thing that will! Running in South Africa Your regular running route will never look the same again… Two Oceans Marathon  This really is one of the world’s most beautiful marathons. Run over an ext

The real Emerald City? So what is it like to spend St Patrick’s day in New York City ? As the largest and oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade, New York City comes to life, to celebrate the only way New York knows how – BIG! With food and beer flowing, even the most iconic New York trademarks are given a green makeover – including the bagels, beers and the Empire State building! Whether you join in the festivities, or watch and experience the incredible buzz of this unique day, spirits always promise to be high in New York City for St Patrick’s Day. If you a running lover and fancy seeing New York city in green lights, you will be pleased to know that the New York City Half Marathon weekend also takes place the same day as the parade! Check out our New York Half Marathon packages and experience New York like never before! The post St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City! appeared first on Sports Tours . from Sports Tours http://ift.tt/2feJeNm via IFTTT

The Tour of Tameside returns to the region from Thursday 15th June – Sunday 18th June 2017. The Tour of Tameside, one of the most iconic events in the athletics calendar returns in its 4 day format in June 2017. After the success its reintroduction in 2015 and second year in 2016, runners of this back- to-back ultimate running challenge will be pleased to learn that they can secure their entry from 10.00am on Monday 31st October. Sports Tours International is delighted to bring the event back once more, which was the brainchild of ambassador Dr Ron Hill MBE back in 1983. Ron said: “After the 25% increase in running numbers in 2016 – we felt that the 2017 Tour of Tameside should remain the same to give competitors the opportunity to run the same testing routes once more and try and better their time”. The decorated distance runner added; “The Ultimate Running Challenge is an event that many runners add to their calendar of races and look forward to month in advance as do I. The his

Running legend Ron Hill MBE will return to the iconic sporting location of Athens, 47 years after winning gold in his first major international championship. Ron will be travelling to Greece as part of the Sports Tours International trip to the 2016 Athens Authentic Maratho n on 13 November. Not only will Ron be lacing up his running shoes to compete in the Athens 5K, whilst he is there he will be returning the trophy he won in 1969 at the European Championships. Ron commented: “The last time I visited Athens I was contacted by the race organisers and asked if I had anything to donate to the Marathon Run Museum so decided to donate my trophy which I’ve kept all these years.” 15,000 runners are set to take part in the historic Greek running event, which dates back over 2,500 years! The race will finish in the legendary stadium where the first Olympic games of the modern times in 1896 took place. Ron added: “I’m excited to be returning to Athens and looking forward to competing too.

The countdown has officially begun! In just over 2 weeks time (18th October 2016) we will find out the official route for the 2017 Tour de France . As one of our firm favorites in the cycling world, the 18th hold much excitement and anticipation for us. We are the only international tour operator who has official partnerships with the 3 Grand Cycling Tours, the 6 Marathon Majors and the 5 Monuments of Cycling. We provide an unrivalled offering of travel options to provide sports fans as well as the travelling amateur runner or cyclist access to a whole host of amazing events throughout the year. We have been operating tours to the Tour de France for over twenty years and our team of drivers, bike mechanics, bike guides and tour hosts have unrivalled knowledge and expertise of this incredible event. Our partnership with Le Tour allows us to include exclusive VIP access into all our tours for cyclists and spectators to ensure our customers have the most authentic and unforgettable exp