Course & Elevation

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.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 280 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

20°C

Temperature

72%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

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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