{"id":1645,"date":"2023-03-14T21:55:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T21:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/?post_type=events&#038;p=1645"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:18:09","slug":"marathon-du-medoc","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/marathon-du-medoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Marathon du Medoc"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":1666,"template":"","event_types":[137],"event_locations":[122],"event_distances":[126],"event_course_types":[134],"event_seasons":[22],"class_list":["post-1645","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-marathons","event_locations-europe","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-rural","event_seasons-autumn"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":1666,"event_logo":1665,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"waitlist","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"waitlist","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"anchor","":null,"external_link":""},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now!","url":"https:\/\/bookinggb.marathontours.com\/experience\/marathon-du-medoc-2026\/278","target":""}},"event_extra_button":{"title":"SOLD OUT","url":"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk","target":""},"event_overview":"<h2>Marathon du Medoc 2026<\/h2>\r\nFancy running a marathon and drinking wine at the same time? Join us on Saturday 5 September 2026 for the 40th Anniversary of Marathon du Medoc, where thousands of wine-loving runners will again make their way through the vineyards north of Bordeaux for the Marathon du Medoc 2026. With a fancy dress theme each year, the <strong>2026<\/strong> theme will be 'the 80's'! This marathon is an incredible event and has to be taken part in to be believed!\r\n\r\nWe offer 3 and 4 night stay to the Marathon du Medoc, with plenty to see and do for both runners and spectators.","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily breakfasts plus evening meal on Friday","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Guidance &amp; support from our team"},"transfers":{"detail":"","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":""},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"3 or 4 nights stay in an excellent 4* hotel"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed Marathon du Medoc 2025 entry"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Selection of tours &amp; sightseeing opportunities"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":""},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1666},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1669},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pRDz-pyRhqo"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1670},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1671},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1675}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Marathon Du Medoc Package","package_duration":"3 nights","package_dates":"4 - 7 September 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday 4 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Arrival Day and Evening Dinner at Ch\u00e2teau Castera in Saint-Germain-d\u2019Esteui<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrival in Bordeaux, please make your own way to H\u00f4tel Mercure Bordeaux Centre-Ville in Bordeaux. 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The evening is then free for you to enjoy dinner at your leisure in the city."},{"day_title":"Sunday 6 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Enjoy a free day to explore at your own pace or join us for an unforgettable walk and lunch!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFor a truly memorable experience, take part in our guided vineyard walk at Ch\u00e2teau Castera in Saint-Germain-d\u2019Esteuil. This scenic 8\u20139 km route winds through picturesque vineyards and includes several wine-tasting stops along the way.\r\n\r\nAfter the walk, relax and indulge in a leisurely lunch with fine wine under a marquee at the ch\u00e2teau. The celebration begins at 12:00 pm and continues until 3:30, complete with a dance floor for those who want to keep the energy flowing. <em>(Optional add on)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 7 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYour time with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel comes to an end today, we hope you had an amazing time at the Medoc Marathon. After checking out of the hotel, please make your own arrangements for onward travel.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>(Itinerary subject change)<\/em>"}]},{"package_title":"Marathon Du Medoc Package","package_duration":"4 Nights","package_dates":"3 - 7 September 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Thursday 3 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Arrival Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nArrival in Bordeaux, make your own way to H\u00f4tel Mercure Bordeaux Centre-Ville in Bordeaux.Check-in is from 15:00."},{"day_title":"Friday 4 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Evening Dinner at Ch\u00e2teau Castera in Saint-Germain-d\u2019Esteui<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn the evening, we\u2019ll gather at the picturesque Ch\u00e2teau Castera in Saint-Germain-d\u2019Esteuil for a special pre-race dinner, hosted under a beautifully decorated marquee. Doors open at 18:30, with live music and entertainment throughout the evening, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at 22:15."},{"day_title":"Saturday 5 September 2026","day_content":"<strong>Race Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter an early breakfast, runners will be collected by coach and transferred to Pauillac in time for the marathon start at 09:30. Spectators are welcome to join, but transfers are not included and will need to be added if they wish to travel to the start. Pauillac offers plenty of activities and entertainment along the riverbank for spectators.\r\n\r\nAfter the marathon, our coach will bring runners and any spectators with pre-booked transfers back to our hotel in Bordeaux. 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Entries for the Marathon du Medoc 2026 are expected to go on general sale in April but they tend to sell out very quickly so guarantee your participation instead with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel ahead of that time.\r\n\r\n<strong>Race Start Time:<\/strong> 09:30\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Average temperatures range between 15\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C with low humidity.\r\n\r\n<strong>Medical Certificate:<\/strong>\r\nBecause you are registered for a sports competition, you must provide an attestation (paper, electronic or QR Code type) indicating that you have completed the Health Prevention Course (or \u201cPPS\u201d) set up by the FFA via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pps.athle.fr\/?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">its dedicated platform<\/a>. To be valid, the PPS must have been completed no earlier than three months before the date of the event for which the person wishes to register, that is after <em>June 5, 2026.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Course Time Limit:<\/strong> There is a 6.5 hour time limit.\r\n\r\n<strong>Number Pickup:<\/strong> Your race packet will be distributed to your hotel.\r\n\r\n<strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> All runners must be at least 21 years of age on race day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy","event_information_table":null,"event_registration_and_booking":"<strong>Payments<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.\r\n\r\nThe cost of the event entry is non-refundable.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Advice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you travel, check the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 section for France\u2019s current entry restrictions and requirements.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-teams=\"true\">We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn\u2019t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. 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