Welcome to 42ostriches
We make running abroad effortless, affordable, and unforgettable
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Accommodation
Personalised stays tailored to every runners’ style and comfort
Guaranteed Entry
Your race spot is always secured
Warm-up Session
Join our certified running coach for a pre-race warm up
Community
Run with us to make friends and celebrate together
Celebration Drinks
You did it! First round is on us
Sightseeing
From must-sees to hidden gems – come explore with us!
Local 0-24 Assistance
Our team will travel with you to support whenever you need help
Meals
We take care of meals so you can focus on running
Airport Transfer
Fast and convenient transfer to and from the airport
Money protection
We are a certified tour operator – you and your money are always safe with us
Training Plan
Every participant gets free access to our training plan developed by experts
All skill levels welcome
It’s not always 42. We offer 10k, 7k and even 2k runs, so everyone can join the fun
ABOUT US
We are two friends with a serious passion for travel and sports. Whether it’s running, skiing, hiking, surfing or scuba diving, we know adventures are more fun together. Our journey began in high school when we got banned from our school’s ski trip for having a little too much fun (don’t show this to our parents). We made the most out of the opportunity and organised our own trip with two things in mind: more skiing and more friends. We invited our mates and family, rented a dodgy minibus that naturally broke down halfway to Austria and somehow pulled off an unforgettable trip. We never looked back.
Fast forward a few years, and we have grown wise (would never forget to hide empty bottles from our teachers again), and we are still helping our friends smash new goals on unforgettable trips abroad. After gaining tons of experience organising active getaways in places like Morocco, Spain, Cuba and Austria, we launched 42ostriches to turn our passion into a global community.
Why ostriches? Ostriches might not fly, but they run. Fast. For us, ostriches represent speed, endurance and bold movement. They are also fun, a little quirky and built for the long haul (just like us). Ostriches are the ultimate symbol of our community of amateur athletes who are here for the pure joy of it.
But why 42? 42 is not only the “Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life” (or so Chat GPT tells us – we never actually read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy). It also happens to be the number of kilometres in a marathon. But more than that, 42 represents our community. In a flock of 42, there is room for everyone, whether you are chasing your first mile or your tenth marathon. We know that shared joy is double the joy, and that’s what we are here to create: a community that moves forward together.
VISION
We envision an open community of amateur athletes who travel the world to chase new goals, make lifelong friends and explore unforgettable places – all at the same time.
We are building an inclusive group of bold individuals who are ready to challenge themselves and push their own limits. Whether you are running your first 2 km, learning to ski, tackling a marathon or climbing your first mountain, we are here to make it happen. We’ve created 42ostriches to take care of the logistics and help focus on what really matters: the challenge, the joy, and the people beside you.
At the heart of our vision is the 42ostriches community. Because stepping out of your comfort zone is scary, but it’s also how you meet great people. Having friends push you forward will make a 42k feel like a jog. And crossing the finish-line is great, but sharing the experience with friends? That’s life-changing. We are creating this community to help you share your victories with great people and make sports a fun, social activity.
We also believe that sport is one of the best ways to discover the world. Not only because getting a bib for the London Marathon is harder than actually running it, but because the excitement of a new place gives us superpowers. Exploring a new country while doing the sport you love so much simply feels great and we want as many of you to experience this as possible.
That’s why we believe that travelling for sports should be accessible to everyone. Our trips cater to all backgrounds and experience levels and will always remain affordable. No overpriced gear lists, no exclusive clubs or hidden fees – just great people and the pure joy of a new adventure.
OUR PRODUCT
So how do we turn this vision into reality? We have big plans for the future, but we are starting small. We chose running as our initial focus, because it is fun, cheap, sociable and accessible to all skill levels. We also know how much our generation loves running and how many of us are looking for new challenges. Call it a quarter-life crisis, or the next global trend – but more and more of our friends are signing up for competitions abroad and we were surprised by the scarcity of affordable UK-based solutions for runners like us. That’s where we come in.
At 42ostriches, we organise travel experiences around international running events – from 2k fun runs to full marathons. We offer packages for runners of all experience levels who love a challenge and want to push their limits in new places. We have carefully designed our trips to help you achieve your personal best while making friends and exploring new places – all that without having to worry about logistics.
And if running isn’t your thing? Stay tuned, we are launching new sports and new destinations very soon. If you’ve got ideas for where we should go next, please drop us a message on social media. We’d love to hear from you!
FAQ
General
Not at all! Our packages cater to all experience levels and most of our members are not professional athletes. So, whether this is your first mile or tenth marathon, we would love to have you on board.
Not at all! Our packages cater to all experience levels and most of our members are not professional athletes. So, whether this is your first mile or tenth marathon, we would love to have you on board.
We have designed our packages to take the stress out of travel. Think race entry, accommodation, airport shuttles, meals, social activities and more. Click here to see exactly what’s included.
– Flights and other means of travelling to your destination
– Certain meals, depending on your accommodation package. Don’t worry, we will always make this clear during booking.
– Travel insurance –please make sure you have this. We also recommend you bring a GHIC card. You can request one on this link.
– Visas and other boring-but-important travel-related documents
We would love to hear from you. Please DM us on social media or reach out on [email protected]
We have created a list of essentials – from running shoes to toothpaste (no, you can’t borrow ours) – to help you pack.
Booking & Payment
You can sign up for our packages by clicking on the “book now” button under each trip.
Yes! We have partnered with Klarna to make sure upfront costs don’t scare anyone from joining. Simply choose Klarna at checkout to split your payments.
Yes! Our insurance partner, Atlas Voyage Secure (AVS) provides financial protection to all of our customers. We are absolutely confident that it will never have to come to this, but in the unlikely event that something goes wrong while you are on a trip with us, AVS will make sure you are looked after.
Our packages include accommodation, entry fees, breakfast, airport transfers and entertainment. You will only need to budget for flights, a few meals and anything extra you fancy.
Community & Events
You will be travelling with fun, goal-chasing runners like you – most living in the UK. We are committed to building a community and we have designed our trips to help you make long-lasting friends. And if you’re up for it, we’ll pop you in a WhatsApp group so you can hype each other up and prepare with people on the same trip.
Yes! While nothing is mandatory, we pack our trips with opportunities to meet awesome people like you. Think joint warm-up runs, sightseeing, post-race celebrations and many more fun activities. And of course, everyone stays in the same hotel so bumping into your new crew is guaranteed.
Absolutely! Most people come solo – and honestly, it’s one of the best ways to make new friends.
For sure! Friends and family can join on a spectator package. Same hotel, same meals, same fun – but no race entry. You can also sleep in the same room or separately, simply select the package that suits your needs the best.
Yes, you can! If you are sorting out your own trip, just DM us on social media or send an email and we’ll figure out how to get you into the socials. We don’t want anyone to miss out.
Travel & accommodation
No, flights (or any other means of getting to your destination country) are not included in your package so make sure you organise this for yourself. Need help finding the best route? Just drop us a message.
– Yes, transfers between the airport and your hotel are covered. Your booking confirmation will include a link where you can tell us about your flight details and we will arrange for someone to wait for you at the airport.
– Transfer is only provided between Budapest Airport and your hotel. If you are arriving to a different airport or chose a different mode of transportation to Hungary, get in touch and we will help you organise your transfer to the hotel.
Check-in starts at 3 pm. If you arrive earlier, simply leave your luggage at reception and explore the city. Click here for our top Budapest recs.
Support and Safety
– If you are not fully satisfied with our response or think that we haven’t addressed your complaint, you can always reach out to Citizen’s Advice for help. First, however, we encourage you to give us a chance to solve your problem.
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