‘Race-cation’ boom: Searches for 24-hour city breaks rise by 500% as runners plan marathon trips

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.