Médoc Marathon
🏃♂️ 42 km
🌍 INT
The Marathon du Médoc is a famous and unique French marathon held annually through the vineyards of the Bordeaux region. Famous for combining sports and gastronomy, the race requires participants to wear costumes and includes stops for wine tasting, oysters, and steak.
Details and Fun FactsRoute: Covers a 42.195 km loop through the world-famous vineyards and châteaux of the Médoc region, starting and ending in Pauillac.
Attractions: Features 23 wine tasting stops, 50 live musical bands, and special gourmet food stations serving oysters (at km 38) and steak (at km 39).
Atmosphere: Known as the longest and most fun marathon in the world, runners are encouraged to walk, socialize, and drink, with a generous 6.5-hour time limit.
Current EditionDate: The 40th edition of the event will take place on September 5, 2026.Theme: The fancy dress theme chosen for this anniversary edition is the 1980s.
Details and Fun FactsRoute: Covers a 42.195 km loop through the world-famous vineyards and châteaux of the Médoc region, starting and ending in Pauillac.
Attractions: Features 23 wine tasting stops, 50 live musical bands, and special gourmet food stations serving oysters (at km 38) and steak (at km 39).
Atmosphere: Known as the longest and most fun marathon in the world, runners are encouraged to walk, socialize, and drink, with a generous 6.5-hour time limit.
Current EditionDate: The 40th edition of the event will take place on September 5, 2026.Theme: The fancy dress theme chosen for this anniversary edition is the 1980s.