About us

A Tale of Visionaries

Based in Swords, Dublin, Sports Tours International Ireland has built a reputation for always putting our customers first. With our dedicated Irish team and friendly, professional reps by your side, we help runners and cyclists take on their next international challenge with confidence.

We’re proud to be the number one choice for athletes looking to test themselves at some of the world’s most prestigious mass participation events. As International Travel Partner to many of the biggest races on the planet – including the Abbott World Marathon Majors and the SuperHalfs – and as Premium VIP Tour Operator for the Tour de France, we offer guaranteed race entries and high-profile hospitality experiences at the very heart of global running and cycling. From Dublin to destinations worldwide, we’ll look after the details, so you can focus on the challenge ahead.

Sports Tours International founder, and Irishman, Vince Regan started organising his first trips to international marathons back in the 1970s. He was an ex-international marathon runner himself, and could see the value in people travelling to far off places to participate in marathons. He timed it right as the running craze was starting to take hold.

The story of Sports Tours International is a tale of visionaries. They paved the way for the rest of us, so now we can enjoy a wealth of opportunity in sports travel, warm weather training, leisure and competitive cycling, and sports tourism in general.

When Vince started his travel business, back in 1973, one of his first trips was to the iconic New York Marathon. Vince really pioneered the concept of the International Travel Partner for events such as this. Being a well known figure within the running community; Vince also became involved in the creation of the London Marathon and took responsibility for managing the London Marathon international runner programme. This is an honour Sports Tours International still holds to this day.

Why book with us?

Every year we take thousands of participants and spectators to the biggest mass-participation events in the world. Whether it’s achieving a new goal, or a challenge on your personal best, we create experiences and memories that will last a life time.

GUARANTEED RACE ENTRY
FOR ALL EVENTS

We are the UK’s leading tour operator for all Running and Cycling events. Booking with Sports Tours International Ireland is the only sure way to guarantee your entry for participation for these world events.

EUROPE’S NO. 1 SPORTS
TOUR OPERATOR

Every year we take thousands of participants and spectators to sporting events around the world. Our packages include a pre-race briefings for most events, welcome drinks and post-race after parties together with cheer zones for your supporters.

OUR PACKAGES MAKE
BOOKING HASSLE FREE

We have updated our booking system to make it as easy as possible for our customers. You will find all the information on each event laid out clearly for you to build a package to meet your needs.

ACCESS TO ALL 7
MARATHON MAJORS

The Abbott World Marathon Majors are the seven greatest marathons around the world. We have built our reputation over the years and are guaranteed ticket allocations to all of these desired events.

IAA CUSTOMER
FINANCIAL PROTECTION

We are licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority and have TOPP policy cover, which means if you book a package with us, you will never be left stranded without accommodation or out of pocket if anything should happen to your booking.

50 YEARS OF UNBEATABLE
CUSTOMER SERVICE

We have been taking participants and spectators to all the major sporting events around the world for 50 years. Our experienced staff are with you every step of the way and help make your trip an experience of a lifetime.

97% CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION

Every year, we take thousands of customers to Club La Santa for training, as well as around the world to our running and cycling holidays . With a 97% customer satisfaction rate, we know you will have the experience of a lifetime.

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Careers

Sports Tours International offers opportunities where you can combine your love of a sport with a career. Primarily we recruit people who have the technical skills to undertake the role, but with the added benefit of understanding sport and the people who take part in the events and tours we offer.

We are always on the look out for talented, enthusiastic people to join our team. If you believe you can make a difference to Sports Tours International and our customers, then please send a CV and a covering letter to jobs@sportstoursinternational.ie

Meet TEAM IRELAND

Paul O’Halloran

Sales Director, UK & Ireland

Nicola Walker

Territory Manager, Ireland

Amy Mongey

Operations And Charity Executive

Ciarán Walsh

Sales and Customer Service Advisor

David Guy

Product Loading Executive

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Darren

Ireland

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all those behind the recent trip. It is a very rare occasion that a company has the ability over extended days to put all customers need to the front and remain so hospitable and welcoming while doing so.
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Darren

Ireland

We ran the New York Marathon with sports travel, it was a tremendous experience. Eoin the Irish rep was a great help. He really helped make the trip.
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Jason

Ireland

Have completed a few marathons with this company and have to say they are top class. Always a hassle free enjoyable experience. Definitely worth the money.
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Stephen

Ireland

I want to say a special thanks to the Sports Tours team that supported us. James took a few of us down to the Expo and looked after us really well. A pure gent and he took especially good care of two gentlemen from England who needed an extra hand.
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Mike

Ireland

I just wanted to say that the whole package was excellent, but in particular your 2 Irish reps, Eoin and Amy were amazing.
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Richard

Ireland

The whole experience was amazing, and I am pleased to say that the reps paid as much attention to us mere mortal supporters as they did to the runners themselves.
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Grainne

Ireland

Another super trip for us with Sports Tours International and we look forward to the next one.
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Donie

Ireland

Having completed the NYC Marathon last week I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Sports Tours International on a very successful trip. From the moment we arrived in the Westin and met our fantastic reps Eoin Daly, Paraic Fallon and NIkki we were so well taken care of.
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Atkins

Ireland

Thank you so much – Nic, Padraic, and Amy took great care of us in Tokyo last week, and it was greatly appreciated.
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Shane

Ireland

Thank you the team for such an incredible experience over the whole weekend, from the flawless check-in's at Melia Hotel to getting set-up for the start line.