Medoc Marathon

2019 WAITLIST

Medoc Marathon 2019

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Duration: 2,3 or 4 nights Distance: Marathon

Dress up, drink wine and explore the most famous vineyards of France!

The marathon for wine lovers, this race in the celebrated Bordeaux wine region is limited to 8,500 participants and sells out quickly. Stay in a 19th century mansion, explore the beautiful city of Bordeaux, dress up in an outrageous costume and really let your hair down. Not for those seeking PBs!

Each year the Marathon du Medoc welcomes a brand new theme. 2018 was “Amusement Park”. 2019 details to come soon. Please sign up to our wait list for more information.

DETAILS
Please note the 2019 Medoc Marathon is not yet on sale. For more information about the 2019 event, please sign up to our waitlist.

This is a truly unique marathon that welcomes around 10,000 runners each year. Experience the vineyards of Bordeaux like never before and run a marathon that is filled with wine, food and fancy dress!

Medoc Marathon: Trip Highlights
- Join thousands in fancy dress and drink wine along the stunning vineyard route.
- Stay in the Sainte Catherine – set in a 19th Century old mansion.
- Explore the wondrous city of Bordeaux
- Enjoy the local bands along the route
- Taste the incredible local cuisine
- And most importantly… join us for the whackiest and booziest Marathon!
2019 details to come soon. Please sign up to our wait list for more information.
ITINERARY
Medoc Marathon Itinerary (3 night example)

Friday 7th September

Please make your own way to Sainte Catherine, located in the central Bordeaux. You entry into the Medoc Marathon will be waiting for you. You can join the pasta dinner party at an additional cost, this includes transport and of course wine! Enjoy music, entertainment, great food, wine and fireworks at this spectacular party. If you would like to join, please bear in mind your time of arrival. The pasta dinner is approximately 4pm. The transfer to the party is around 45 minutes by coach from Bordeaux.

Saturday 8th September – Marathon Day

Today is the day! It is time to put on your fancy dress costumes as you are about to join the whackiest marathon around!

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at 6.30am. Make your way to the start line as you join thousands of runners in fancy dress all enjoying the uniqueness of this wonderful marathon. After more wine and even ice cream at the last km mark,

After you have finished, we will transfer you back to your hotel. You are then free to explore and celebrate!

Sunday 9th September

Today is free for you to explore and enjoy the local sights of Bordeaux. We also offer places to the Walk & Lunch event at an additional cost. Approximately 45 minutes by coach from Bordeaux, enjoy a stroll and lunch with around 4,000 people at the Chateau Marquid de Terme. Lunch is served from 12pm until 2pm, with the trip finishing at 3.30pm. If you would like to book this, please let us know when making your booking over the phone.

Monday 10th September

Check out is today, depedning on your departure time, you may have more time to explore this wonderful area.

Included in your package are:
- 2, 3 or 4 nights hotel accommodation on BB basis
- Your running bib, t-shirt and event information at your room on arrival (no need to go to the expo)
- Race day transfers for runners only from close to the hotel to the start area
- Local Assistance and 24 hour contact number
Not included in your package (not exhaustive):
- Your travel to Bordeaux
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Options for race entry with transport to the start, pasta party and Sunday walk and lunch
- Any extra meals or expenses at the hotel
- Travel insurance – please visit our insurance page here.
Optional Extras:
- Race Entry Fee including transport to the start €90.00 per entry
- Friday night: Pasta party with return hotel transfer €85.00 per person
- Sunday: Walk and lunch with return hotel transfer €85.00 per person
HOTELS & PRICING
Quality Sainte Catherine

Set in a 19th Century old mansion, the Hotel Quality Sainte Catherine is located near the lively Saint Pierre district...

Hotel & Pricing

2 nights

Twin or Double Room
(Based on the two people sharing a Twin Room)

€485.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

€631.00

3 nights

Twin or Double Room
(Based on the two people sharing a Twin Room)

€553.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

€800.00

4 nights

Twin or Double Room
(Based on the two people sharing a Twin Room)

€643.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

€970.00

Additional nights available on request.
- Race Entry Fee including transport to the start €90.00 per entry
- Friday night pasta party with return hotel transfer €85.00 per person
- Sunday morning walk and lunch with return hotel transfer €85.00 per person
Medoc Marathon Hotels
Quality Sainte Catherine

Set in a 19th Century old mansion, the Hotel Quality Sainte Catherine is located near the lively Saint Pierre district, surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. The hotel has modern rooms with each room air conditioned, having a flat screen TV and Nespresso coffee machine . The hotel also has a lounge bar to enjoy a drink. Buffet breakfast is served daily and WIFI is free in all areas of the hotel.

The Quality Hotel Sainte Catherine is a 2 minute walk from the Grand Théâtre, 400 yards from Place des Quinconces and 500 yards from Saint-André Cathedral. The Grand Théâtre tram station gives guests access to all of Bordeaux famous sites and Gare Saint-Jean Train Station.

Other facilities include:

Library

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Shared lounge/TV area

Concierge service

Luggage storage

Fax/photocopying

Laundry (Additional charge)

24-hour front desk

Meeting/banquet facilities (Additional charge)

Air conditioning

Heating

Soundproof rooms

Hotel Price

Do you want to take part in this great event but your friends or family are not into running or they can’t get time off work? Use our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another person so you don’t have to pay the sole occupancy supplement
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Please note entries for the 2019 Medoc Marathon are not yet on sale. For more information about he 2019 event, please sign up to our waitlist.

French Medical Certificate

A medical certificate is compulsory for those take part in any running event in France and is required to be printed and returned to Sports Travel International. Our partners at sports medical certificates can process an online form for you or you can do it yourself at your family doctor.

Single travellers and twin to share service – READ MORE HERE

Single travellers are more than welcome on our trips. If you are looking to enjoy the sights and sounds of Paris with like-mined people during a running holiday, we have two options for you. You can either book a single room, or if you prefer to avoid the single supplement you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ service. We will pair you with another Paris Half Marathon traveller (of the same sex).

General, visa, passport and health information

Make sure you have a valid passport for travel to France. Renew your passport in good time if necessary.

See www.dfa.ie/passport for more information.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFA) issues travel advice on destinations, which includes information on passports, visas, health, safety and security and more. For all information relating to France, please click HERE.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.
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