PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Motiv Sports and Vacation Races, a North American leader in mass participation events, announced that HotelPlanner will be their Official Hotel Search Engine Partner. The partnership spans the two brand portfolios, including all 15 Vacation Races events and all 11 Motiv Sports events.
“We are excited to name HotelPlanner as our Official Hotel Search Engine Partner for all our events, as they are uniquely positioned to support our athletes with the best hotel search capabilities and pricing in the business,” said Crystian Kumnick, Managing Director of Motiv Sports. “Our customers, regardless of experience, fitness level, or speed, set goals and exceed them. To do this they all need a great night’s sleep at great rates. Hotelplanner will ensure that our athletes find the perfect hotel for every time they race with us.”
The partnership with HotelPlanner includes integration on Motiv Sports and Vacation Races digital platforms and social media streams, along with website visibility and event presence. HotelPlanner will provide athletes with access to its platform, offering up to 70% off hotels, tools to simplify travel and 24/7 US-based member support.
“It will be great to support Motiv Sports and Vacation races by providing great hotel choices at great rates,” said Tim Hentschel Co-CEO of HotelPlanner. “Together we will ensure that all the athletes get a great night’s sleep.”
These new benefits will reach participants in some of the largest and most popular races in the country, including Bay to Breakers, the 2XU Long Beach Marathon, the Surf City Marathon, the Zion Half Marathon and the Yosemite Half Marathon.
For more information about Vacation Races and to stay up to date on the rebranding launch, visit www.vacationraces.com and follow the event on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube. For more information on Motiv Sports, visit MotivSports.com.
ABOUT VACATION RACES
Vacation Races is a premier organizer of destination half marathons, ultra marathons, and trailfests in North America, offering participants the opportunity to race in some of the most scenic locations in the United States and beyond. With events set against the backdrop of iconic national parks and breathtaking landscapes, Vacation Races provides runners with unforgettable racing experiences and memorable adventures.
ABOUT MOTIV SPORTS
Vacation Races was acquired by Motiv Sports in 2024. Motiv Sports is a North American leader in mass participation events, dedicated to empowering individuals of all fitness levels to pursue and achieve their goals. From local favorites to destination races, our portfolio of 11 iconic endurance events brings communities together through the shared experience of forward motion. We create, market, and deliver world-class running events that inspire, challenge, and connect participants year-round—both on the course and through digital engagement. At Motiv Sports, we believe that every step forward matters, and we’re committed to building inclusive, supportive environments where people can thrive through movement. For more information, visit MotivSports.com.
ABOUT HOTELPLANNER
HotelPlanner, is a leading travel technology company and hotel booking platform that combines proprietary artificial intelligence and a 24/7 global gig-based reservations and customer service network.
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