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Westin Hotels & Resorts Teams with Abbott World Marathon Majors

by Kimberly Inlander

Apr 25, 2023

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Westin Hotels & Resorts recently announced it will team with Abbott World Marathon Majors, the series of six of the most renowned marathons in the world, for a first-ever, multiyear partnership to champion race travelers and supporters during AbbottWMM weekends.

The partnership, offered at select Westin hotels in Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City and Tokyo, delivers tailored experiences to help marathoners start and finish the marathon and offers exclusive perks to Six Star Finishers.

During AbbottWMM weekends, the Westin Marathon Zone offers Recovery Concierges, training and recovery sessions led by Hyperice and Bala instructors, Eat Well Snack Packs, a poster-designing station and curated itineraries.

Six Star Finishers, those who have completed all six Majors in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City, receive exclusive perks such as pre-race shakeout runs, celebratory beverages and Eat Well bites, and complimentary Hyperice Hypershere Mini and Bala resistance bands.

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— Kim Krol Inlander, editor in chief

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