Then, Westin called.
They wanted to know if I would come trigger the London Marathon and try it all out.
Not knowing what I was getting into, I said yes.
Runners cross the Verrazano Bridge during the 2023 New York City Marathon.Credit:KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images
Completing the 2024 London Marathon was an opportunity I never expected to have and will never forget.
I’m also proud to note I raised almost $8,000 for charity in the process.
That’s why I was so excited to hear about Marriott’s latest announcement.
Travel + Leisure editor Nina Ruggiero running in the 2024 London Marathon.Courtesy of Nina Ruggiero/Travel + Leisure
That’s 26.2 miles in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, or New York City.
(Yes, I’m one ofthosepeople now.
But you could be too!)
Tokyo Marathon finishers outside of Tokyo Station post-race.David Mareuil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Tokyo is up first on March 2, 2025, and bidding is open now through Oct. 15.
The other races will follow.
Ready to train for Tokyo?
you’ve got the option to start bidding through theMarriott Bonvoy Momentsplatform now.
