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If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours & Travel's Beaujolais Marathon Packages please: EMAIL OUR TRIP DESIGNER<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0CALL 617-242-7845<\/a><\/p>\r\nThe Beaujolais Marathon, also known as the Marathon International du Beaujolais, is a unique and festive running event held annually in the Beaujolais region of France. It's known for its combination of sporting challenge and lively celebration, featuring wine tastings, gourmet food, and musical entertainment along the course.\r\n\r\nWe offer an exclusive five-night package, which includes accommodations in Lyon, a welcome drink, , a guided tour of Lyon and a foodie tour of Halles de Lyon with an English speaking guide, private transfers, a guided tour of Beaujolais with a wine tasting and expo visit, a pasta party in Lyon, Nuit du Marathon festive dinner, a recuperation walk in Pierres Dorees region, an official t-shirt, and guaranteed race entry.\r\n\r\nJoin runners from around the world and experience a fun, unique, and unforgettable race in the heart of Beaujolais.","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily breakfasts & select meals (see Itinerary)","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel"},"transfers":{"detail":"","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":""},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Excellent five nights' accommodation"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed race entry - Additional Cost"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-race celebration party","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":"Selection of tours & sightseeing opportunities"},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":"Motorcoach transportation to all activities"},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10797},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10798},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10800},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10796},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10801},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":10795}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Beaujolais Marathon Package","package_duration":"5 Nights","package_dates":"November 18 - 23, 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Wednesday, November 18 \u2013 Arrival in Lyon","day_content":"Welcome to France! Arrive at Lyon-Saint Exup\u00e9ry Airport (LYS) and transfer independently to the Intercontinental Lyon \u2013 H\u00f4tel Dieu, your home for the next five nights. Unwind and settle in before joining us this evening for a Welcome Reception, where you\u2019ll meet fellow runners and supporters.\r\n\r\nOvernight at Intercontinental Lyon"},{"day_title":"Thursday, November 19 \u2013 Full-Day Tour: Lyon City & Beaujolais Wine Experience","day_content":"After breakfast, you will meet with your English-speaking guide and depart for a 2-hour walking tour. Discover Bellecour square, then cross the Saone River to reach the Renaissance district of Vieux Lyon. The vintage funicular will bring you up Fourviere Hill in a fun way, where you will visit Fourviere Basilica. Then you will have a walk down the rosary garden to reach Vieux Lyon. Discover the narrow cobblestone streets and Renaissance buildings of Vieux Lyon and its typical \u201ctraboules\u201d, passageways through the buildings used by the silk-workers. Your tour will end at the impressive Saint Jean Cathedral with its astronomical clock.\r\n\r\nFollowing this, embark on a coach for a short transfer to the covered market of Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, where you will have a food tour. By small groups, your guide will give explanations on the specialties of Lyon, considered as the capital of gastronomy in France. You will have several tastings of cold meat, cheese, a warm cassolette, wine, delicacies, and chocolate.\r\n\r\nFollowing this, you will transfer back to your hotel and have an afternoon and evening at your leisure. Overnight at Intercontinental Lyon\r\n\r\n(Breakfast Included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday, November 20 \u2013 Free Day & Pre-Race Pasta Party","day_content":"After breakfast, enjoy a morning shakeout run on the riverbanks.\r\n\r\nThis morning, we will transfer to the Marathon Expo in Villefranche sur Saone where you will collect your race bib. It will give you the opportunity to visit the booths and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the event. You will have free time for lunch in Villefranche city center. After lunch, meet your guide for a tour on the Beaujolais wine route. He will explain the work in the vineyards, the history, and the rich traditions of the region.\r\n\r\nAfterwards, stop in a renowned domain dating from the middle of the 19th<\/sup> century, one of the most important estates in the Beaujolais region. At the bottom of Mount Brouilly, the refined and privileged setting of the chateau is in the spirit of the great wine houses. You will discover the history of the chateau, stroll through the vineyards, admire the cedar grove and the view of Mont Brouilly. Then you will reach the cuvage and the vaulted cellars for an explanation of the wines and a tasting of four wines.\r\n\r\nWe then will transfer back to Lyon. This evening will be our Pasta Party \u2013 a unique opportunity to mingle with your runners and carb-load your evening! Overnight at Intercontinental Lyon\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and Dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday, November 21 \u2013 Race Day: Marathon International du Beaujolais","day_content":"It\u2019s race day!<\/strong> An early morning transfer will take you to the start line of the Marathon International du Beaujolais, beginning at 8:30 AM.\r\n\r\nJoin the fun and dress up\u2014over 90% of runners wear costumes, making this marathon one of the most festive in the world! After running through scenic vineyards, villages, and wine stops, return to Lyon in the afternoon.\r\n\r\nIn the evening, we will transfer from your hotel to ParcExpo Villefranche for the \u201cBeaujolais Night: Time to Celebrate!\u201d \u00a0The Beaujolais Night is a great festive post-race party, including a seated dinner, entertainment, and a lot of surprises throughout the evening!\r\n\r\nFollowing this will be a transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at Intercontinental Lyon\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and Dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, November 22 \u2013 Lyon Foodie Tour","day_content":"After breakfast, transfer to the Golden Stones region, where you will have a recuperation walk of 8K to discover this unique territory. Here, the villages have been built with the local yellow ochre limestone, giving fantastic colors in the sun.\r\n\r\nThe walk ends in the medieval village of Oingt, officially classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Craftsmen and artists live all year round in the village, which offers a fantastic panorama over the valley. A cellar at the entrance of the village offers a range of local wines to buy or taste. Picnic lunch provided.\r\n\r\nThis afternoon we will transfer back to Lyon for an afternoon and night at your leisure.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and Lunch included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday, November 23 \u2013 Departure Day","day_content":"Bid farewell to Lyon. Today concludes the Beaujolais package and we wish you a safe journey home!\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\nItinerary subject to change<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"

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