Médoc Marathon 2027
A fancy-dress marathon among the Médoc’s châteaux, with wine tastings along the route.
What happens
The Médoc Marathon has been run since 1985. It starts and finishes in Pauillac, following a route past famous Médoc châteaux. Participants wear costumes based on the year’s theme. Wine is poured at châteaux along the course, with oysters, entrecôte and cheese served closer to the finish. Race places sell out very quickly. Watching is free for spectators.
September marks the start of the Bordeaux grape harvest. You can combine it with visits to Médoc châteaux and Saint-Émilion.
Where
start and finish in Pauillac, Médoc, Gironde; a 42.195 km route through vineyards and châteaux.
Open map ↗Schedule
| 4 September is expected in 2027 according to one platform, but the organiser has not yet confirmed it; the start is around 9:30. | A new costume theme every year, with wine, oyster and cheese stations along the route. |
Getting there
- from Bordeaux, take a TER train to Pauillac, about 1 hour 15 minutes, or drive for about 1 hour.
- From Paris, the TGV reaches Bordeaux in about 2 hours.
Tickets and admission
runner registration opens in March and places sell out within an hour; spectators attend for free.
Tips
- for spectators, the best places are beside the châteaux along the course.
- Book accommodation in Pauillac and the surrounding area a year in advance.