Travel insurance and travel documents

Travel insurance is not included

Espresso Explorer is not an insurer and does not sell, issue or manage insurance policies. No package on this site includes travel insurance.

We strongly recommend that every traveler, runner or companion, takes out their own travel insurance with a licensed insurer in their country of residence.

Take it out when you book

Travel insurance is not only for the days you are away. A policy bought when you book the trip can also protect what you have paid if something outside your control stops you from traveling.

Read the policy terms so you know what is covered, the limits and the excess before you rely on it.

Choose a policy that covers running

Many travel policies exclude organized races or competitive sports. You are traveling to run, so check in writing that the policy covers taking part in a marathon or half marathon as an amateur.

Look for medical expenses abroad, medical evacuation and repatriation, trip cancellation and interruption, and baggage. It is your responsibility to make sure you are insured for the activities you will do.

Pre-existing medical conditions

Declare any pre-existing medical condition to the insurer when you apply. An undeclared condition can void the cover, even for a claim that has nothing to do with it.

Check the age limits and the residency requirements of the policy as well.

Passport, visas and vaccinations

Each traveler is responsible for having a valid passport, any visa or travel authorization, and the vaccinations and health certificates required by the destination and by any country in transit.

Requirements change with your nationality and your country of residence. Check them with the consulate or the official government website of each country before you book flights.

What Espresso Explorer takes care of

We are responsible for the hotel, the race entry and the local support described in your package.

We also tell you when we know that a specific document is required for a race or a destination, or that travel insurance is mandatory. The final check of documents and insurance is always the traveler's.

Espresso Explorer is not responsible for costs or losses caused by missing or invalid documents, or by the lack of insurance.

Questions about a specific race? Use the contact form.