Race weekends, event news, and editorial picks, written to help you choose the destination trip.https://startlinetrips.com/en-gbhttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/chicago-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/chicago-marathon-cost/Chicago Marathon 2027 cost from the UK: $260 bib, applications 8–29 October, charity pledges from $2,500, plus O’Hare flights and Loop hotels.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/athens-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/athens-marathon-cost/Athens Marathon cost from the UK: the €165 non-EU bib, flights into ATH, three nights near the stadium, race-morning buses to Marathon and the bag-drop rule.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/world-marathon-majors-trip-costs/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/world-marathon-majors-trip-costs/Compare indicative UK trip costs for all eight World Marathon Majors — bib, flights and hotels for Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/valencia-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/valencia-marathon-cost/Valencia Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 ballot bib €180 (sold out), waiting-list €200, charity pledges often £675–£1,000, plus VLC flights and December hotels.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/amsterdam-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/amsterdam-marathon-cost/Amsterdam Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 bib €145 (sold out), charity pledges often £500–£750, plus short-haul flights and October hotels near the Olympic Stadium.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/new-york-city-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/new-york-city-marathon-cost/New York City Marathon cost from the UK: 2026 international bib about $358, charity pledges often $3,000–$4,000 or £3,000+, plus long-haul flights and November Midtown hotels.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/paris-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/paris-marathon-cost/Paris Marathon weekend cost from the UK: 2027 lottery bib €169, charity pledges often £750–£1,000, plus short-haul flights and April hotels in central Paris.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/tokyo-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/tokyo-marathon-cost/Tokyo Marathon 2027 cost from the UK: USD 230 bib, Haneda flights and Shinjuku hotels, plus what to book now if you got a place for 7 March.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/seville-marathon-hotels/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/seville-marathon-hotels/Where to stay for Seville Marathon 2027. Walk to the María Luisa start, early breakfast sorted. Official packages and DIY picks for every budget.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/best-10k-races-europe-2026/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/best-10k-races-europe-2026/Six top European 10K races ranked for UK runners — course profiles, atmosphere ratings, and all-in trip costs covering flights, hotel & entry.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/european-half-marathons-city-break/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/european-half-marathons-city-break/Valencia, Prague, Lisbon & more: discover the best European half marathons for UK runners that double as unforgettable city breaks — with costs from ~£320.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/best-10k-races-in-europe/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/best-10k-races-in-europe/Best 10K races in Europe for a UK weekend: Manchester, Stockholm night run, Tromsø midnight sun, Madrid NYE, Nice, Barcelona — with trip pages.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/berlin-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/berlin-marathon-cost/Berlin Marathon 2027 cost from the UK: €215 ballot bib, lottery open 1 October–12 November, charity pledges £1,100–£2,300, plus BER flights and Mitte hotels.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/marathons-in-southeast-asia/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/marathons-in-southeast-asia/Marathons in Southeast Asia for UK runners: Singapore Gold Label, Bangkok and Halong Bay flat courses, Bali scenery, KL field size, heat, night starts, and trip shape.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/london-marathon-cost/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/london-marathon-cost/London Marathon cost for UK runners: ballot bib around £80, charity pledges typically £2,500–£2,800, plus race-weekend hotels if you travel.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/first-overseas-marathon-from-the-uk/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/first-overseas-marathon-from-the-uk/How UK runners should pick a first overseas marathon: entry path, course, three-night trip shape, and shortlist races that fit a short-haul weekend.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/half-marathons-north-east/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/half-marathons-north-east/Seven North East half marathons worth a weekend — Great North Run, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Kielder, Bamburgh and Hadrian’s Wall — with official links.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/eight-world-marathon-majors-uk-guide/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/eight-world-marathon-majors-uk-guide/UK guide to all eight World Marathon Majors - Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York. Entry routes, Six Star rules, and trip costs.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/most-popular-half-marathons-in-europe/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/most-popular-half-marathons-in-europe/Best half marathons in Europe for a PB or city break, plus the biggest fields by size: Great North Run, Gothenburg, Paris, and SuperHalfs.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/european-marathons-for-pb/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/european-marathons-for-pb/Flat, fast European marathons worth the flight from the UK - course character, entry reality, and official race links.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://startlinetrips.com/blog/uk-autumn-races-worth-the-weekend/https://startlinetrips.com/blog/uk-autumn-races-worth-the-weekend/Autumn UK races - from the Great North Run to Cardiff - that justify a proper weekend away, with official event links.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://race-trip-planner.pages.dev/blog/european-half-marathons-city-break/ https://race-trip-planner.pages.dev/blog/european-half-marathons-city-break/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:20:11 GMT