42.195 km
Distance
280 m
Dénivelé positif
5:30:00
Temps moyen d'arrivée
8 500
Finishers au total
1985
Fondé en
Ondulé
Profil
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Parcours et dénivelé
The Marathon du Médoc winds through the prestigious wine châteaux and vineyards of the Médoc wine region in Bordeaux. Runners pass iconic estates including Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Mouton-Rothschild, making this one of the world's most scenic marathons. The course is relatively flat with gentle rolling hills, designed to showcase the region's famous terroir.
🌤️ Météo
Early autumn weather in Bordeaux is typically mild and pleasant. September brings warm days with cooler mornings, ideal for marathon running. Light rain is possible but not common.
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🎯 Anecdotes
- ▸ Wine stations are scattered throughout the course, offering participants Bordeaux wine tastings at kilometers 9, 18, 27, and 36, making it the world's most indulgent marathon experience.
- ▸ The race was inspired by the New York Marathon and established in 1985 as a way to promote the Médoc wine region internationally.
- ▸ Runners pass through 8 of Bordeaux's prestigious Grand Cru châteaux, including some of the world's most valuable vineyards.
- ▸ Costume running is encouraged, with many participants dressed in elaborate outfits—the unofficial dress code celebrates French gastronomy and wine culture.
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