Name: 2024 FEST
Start: 2024-03-21
End: 2024-03-25
Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

Marathon Expeditions

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87 reviews

Mar 21 - 25, 2024

Group size: 1 - 58

2024 FEST

Tucson, AZ, USA

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Marathon Expeditions

Email address verified

87 reviews

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Mar 21 - 25, 2024

Group size: 1 - 58

The Leo Kent Hotel
4-nights, 5 days accommodation at the new Leo Kent Hotel
Tuscon Mural Walk
Experience Tucson's art scene and a trail of vibrant murals
Triple Hike Challenge #1
Guided Hike in Saquaro Natl Park West - Nature, Easy, Moderate, Hard Levels
Sonoran Desert Museum
Entry into one of Tuscon's most popular destinations.
Triple Hike Challenge #2
Guided Hike in Sabino Canyon - Nature, Easy, Moderate, Hard Levels
Triple Hike Challenge #3
Guided Hike in Saquaro Natl Park East- Nature, Easy, Moderate, Hard Levels
Farewell Party
Cowboy Lunch at Tanque Verde Ranch
Daily Breakfasts
Three Brown-bag breakfasts for hike days + Hotel Breakfast Monday
Official FEST Gear
Tech Shirt, Hat, and Triple Hike Medal
Transportation
Transportation to all the events
Taxes, Tips...
All City, Government and Service Taxes, Gratuities and Permits
Private Facebook Group
Get to know your new traveling friends, share training stories and tips, and support and motivation.

Pre-Trip Extra Hotel Nights - Tucson

$265

Deposit: $0

Post-Trip Extra Hotel Nights - Tucson

$265

Deposit: $0

Sedona Adventure Double Occupancy

$2,395

Sold Out

Deposit: $0

Sedona Adventure Single Occupancy

$3,315

Sold Out

Deposit: $0

Post-Trip Extra Hotel Nights - Sedona

$485

Deposit: $0

Day 1 - March 21, 2024
Day 1 - March 21, 2024
Arrival, Mural Walk and Welcome Dinner!
Welcome to the FEST Tucson! We’ll kick things off with a Mural Walk to experience Tucson’s art scene and a trail of vibrant murals. Then we’ll enjoy some of the best Mexican food in the nation! Dinner included.
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Day 2 - March 22, 2024
Day 2 - March 22, 2024
Triple Hike Challenge #1 - Sagauro Nat'l Park West + Desert Museum
Day trip to Saguaro National Park, famous for its giant Saguaro cacti and stunning landscapes. Take a guided hike through the park, learning about its unique ecosystem and wildlife – Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by nature and a visit to one of Tucson’s most popular destinations – The Sonoran Desert Museum. Breakfast and lunch are included.
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Day 3 - March 23, 2024
Day 3 - March 23, 2024
Triple Challenge Hike #2 - Sabino Canyon
We’ll start our day with a morning hike in Sabino Canyon, one of the most beautiful spots in the area. There will be trails for all levels, including paved, gentle trails, and challenging climbs.

In the afternoon, you’ll have time to visit the historic Fourth Avenue to explore its unique shops, bars, and restaurants world heritage site for gastronomy (cooking). Breakfast included.
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Day 4 - March 24, 2024
Day 4 - March 24, 2024
Triple Hike Challenge #3 - Saguaro Nat'l Park East + Cowboy Lunch
Rise and shine cowhands, we’re hiking the Saguaro National Park East! There will be trails for all levels, including short, gentle trails, and challenging climbs. Followed by a cowboy-style lunch at the famous Tanque Verde Ranch.

Day trip to Saguaro National Park, famous for its giant Saguaro cacti and stunning landscapes – Take a guided hike through the park, learning about its unique ecosystem and wildlife. Breakfast and lunch included.
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Day 5 - March 25, 2024
Day 5 - March 25, 2024
Depart Home
To quote the great Dr. Suess, today, we depart home not crying that it is over but smiling because it happened. Some of us head home, while others head north for our bonus adventure in Sedona!
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Day 1 - March 21, 2024

Arrival, Mural Walk and Welcome Dinner!

Marathon Expeditions

87 reviews

We run, walk, hike, and explore the world actively! We believe that the soul of the explorer is inside each of us. And, we believe, that the best way to explore a region, a country, a city, or a culture is from the ground level, and on your own two feet. A rugged landscape, a rainforest trail, or a city street are all paths to discovery. Marathon Expeditions trips bring the world to you, and you to the world. And in the end, you will be making like-minded active friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

The NZ adventure was everything I had hoped it would be and MORE! I love to travel plan, but life has thrown a lot of hard curveballs this past year and prevented me from planning our own trip - so, knowing Jenny and the Marathon Expeditions Team were taking care of all the details, I was able to simply 'look forward' to the journey. Changing hotels as frequently as we did was cumbersome, but we ended up loving the opportunity to stay in different towns and see so much of the South Island that we would not have seen had we stayed just in one place. We loved all of the adventures, beginning with the Queenstown Marathon weekend. The race was great, the finish line area so fun with all the food trucks, beverages and scenery! The hotel in Mt. Cook NP was incredible with mountain views and an awesome buffet. The hikes and tours were perfect and we loved our guides, Ali and Juanita. I miss their accents already. New Zealand is an awe inspiring place to visit and I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to be there. This was our 5th trip with Maranthon Expeditions and we look forward to our next journey with them.

By Lesley O for 2025 Run New Zealand Adventure on Dec 04, 2025

New Zealand trip was great from start to finish. Lots of great activities, A+ accommodations, amazing guides. Kudos to Jenny, the trips she plans are always 5 star quality. Looking forward to the next trip with Marathon Expeditions.

By Cherie R for 2025 Run New Zealand Adventure on Dec 02, 2025

Our New Zealand trip with Marathon Expeditions was fantastic! The scenery was gorgeous; the activities were fun and varied. Everything was organized beautifully; all we had to do was relax and enjoy! I would definitely recommend Marathon Expeditions if you are looking for a wonderful travel experience!