Races Marathon · Pauillac, France
Marathon du Médoc
Marathon du Médoc is a rolling marathon in Pauillac, France, held each September. A vineyard loop through the Médoc grands crus with ~180m of gentle climb and gravel château tracks — famously run in costume with tasting stops. Early September in Bordeaux country is warm, 15-24C. The rises around Pauillac are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early September in Bordeaux country is warm, 15-24C.
Racing this course well
A vineyard loop through the Médoc grands crus with ~180m of gentle climb and gravel château tracks — famously run in costume with tasting stops.
The rises around Pauillac are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
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- When is the Marathon du Médoc?
- It is held each September in Pauillac, France. Check the official Marathon du Médoc site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Marathon du Médoc course flat?
- A vineyard loop through the Médoc grands crus with ~180m of gentle climb and gravel château tracks — famously run in costume with tasting stops.
- How should I train for the Marathon du Médoc?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Marathon du Médoc: rolling terrain, September conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Pauillac build.
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