From marathons in Amsterdam to HYROX in Hamburg, autumn is shaping up to be the season of the “race-cation”.

Google searches for “marathon abroad” have soared by some 1,255% in the past year, as runners increasingly combine race day with a quick city break – and new data suggests they’re already planning what to do once they cross the finish line.

Findings from Bókun, a Tripadvisor-owned company, have revealed that searches for overseas marathons have hit an all-time high in 2026, and it’s perfect timing, as research shows that a quarter of marathons globally take place in October.

Now, searches for 24-hour itineraries in marathon cities have…

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