2026 Marathon Du Medoc

The Marathon du Médoc covers the full 42.195 km distance, beginning in Pauillac, within the Gironde wine region of southwest France. Established in 1985, it draws close to 8,500 participants annually for a marathon centered on vineyards, costumes, and a more relaxed approach to racing. The course winds through the Médoc château vineyards, making the scenery as integral to the event as the race distance. Participants arrive from approximately 75 nations, and the attire encourages flamboyant costumes over typical running apparel. The marathon's ethos is to appreciate every stage, positioning it more as a moving festival through wine country than a standard road race.