Name: Marathon du Medoc 2023 - 3 Night Stay
Start: 2023-09-02T00:00:00+0100
End: 2023-09-02T00:00:00+0100
Location: Medoc

The Marathon du Medoc

On Saturday 2nd September 2023, thousands of wine loving runners will again make their way through the vineyards north of Bordeaux for the Marathon du Medoc. Fancy dress is a must and every year there is different theme. In 2023 the theme will be “Gastronomy” so runners are encouraged to dress up like their favourite meal, a guaranteed feast for the eyes! Entries for 2023 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 & Travel ahead of that time.

3 and 5 night tours available

We offer both a 3-night and a 5-night tour to the Marathon du Medoc, with plenty to see and do for both runners and spectators. We have a private coach at our disposal all weekend and we stay at a 4 star hotel in Bordeaux. Friends are made every year at the welcome dinner and drinks on arrival on Thursday, and on Friday we enjoy a pasta party together at a local vineyard. Return private transport to the marathon is included on Saturday for runners and spectators.
For anyone staying for 5 nights, we will celebrate on Sunday with a walk through local vineyards with plenty of tasting stops, followed by a celebration party. On Monday we will visit Saint-Emilion, before a Gala Dinner at Chateau Agassac.

Price and details for 2023 From £989pp

Why book with Marathon Tours & Travel

On Saturday 2nd September 2023 it’s Medoc Marathon time again. Don’t worry about a PB, this marathon is all about enjoying yourself and taking the opportunity to sample the local wines at each drinks station. Fancy dress is a must and in 2023 the theme is ‘Gastronomy’.

All-inclusive tours

We have a private coach at our disposal all weekend and we are staying at a 4 star hotel in Bordeaux. Welcome dinner and drinks are included on arrival and on Friday evening we have a pasta party at a local chateau. On our longer tour, we will enjoy a post-marathon walk through local vineyards, followed by a celebratory party. We finish the tour with a visit to Saint Emilion and a gala dinner.

Guaranteed Entry

The race entry is included as part of your booking, with a discount for non-runners. Return coach transport to the marathon on Saturday is included for both runners and spectators.

You are in safe hands

Your travel package is covered for consumer protection by ABTA, the British authority for tour operators. Our team in Bordeaux will look after you for the weekend.

2023 event prices

£989pp 3-night tour with the below included:

3 nights at 4* hotel Mercure Chateau Chartrons in Bordeaux
Daily breakfasts at the hotel, plus evening meal on Thursday
Guaranteed 2022 Marathon du Medoc Entry delivered to hotel
The services of our team
A V.I.P coach during the tour
Welcome dinner and drinks inclusive on Thursday
Pasta Party on Friday evening at Chateau du Taillan
Hotel taxes are included
ABTA protected

£1,949pp 5-night tour as above, but also includes:

Tour of local vineyards and chateaux on Friday with lunch at the restaurant of a Michelin starred chef
Visit to marathon village in Pauillac on Friday
Walk and celebratory lunch on Sunday at a Chateau near Pauillac
Visit to the medieval city of Saint Emilion on Monday, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour of a Saint Emilion vineyard
Gala dinner in a local chateau

Also Available

Single supplement of £200 per person for 3 nights, or £435 for 5 nights

MARATHON DU MEDOC ITINERARY

Thursday August 31st 2023 - Arrival day

Arrival in Bordeaux, make your own way to Hotel Mercure Chateau Chartrons in Bordeaux. Welcome drink and buffet dinner at the hotel, followed by a welcome briefing and race bib distribution.

Friday September 1st 2023 - Bordeaux Vineyards (5-night tour)

Following breakfast at the hotel, we travel by coach for a day of chateau and vineyard visits, with wine tasting included. Lunch is also provided today at a local vineyard. This evening, following our final vineyard visit, we will have a hearty pasta meal before returning to our hotel.

Friday September 1st 2023 - Day in Bordeaux (3-night tour)

Today is free for you to explore Bordeaux. You can easily spend all day in the Maison du Vin, a museum dedicated to all things wine related. Alternatively, take a tram or walk along the riverside to the historical centre of Bordeaux. This evening, our coach will take us to a local vineyard, where we will have a hearty pasta meal before returning to our hotel.

Saturday September 2nd 2023 - Marathon Day

After an early breakfast you will be collected by coach and taken to Pauillac in time for the Marathon start at 09:30. Spectators are also invited to join us, and there are many activities and entertainment for spectators on the riverbank. Our coach will bring finishers and spectators back to our hotel in Bordeaux after the Marathon. The evening is free for you to have dinner in Bordeaux.

Sunday September 3rd 2023 - Lunch and Walk (5-night tour)

The Walk & Lunch will take place at a Chateau near Pauillac – the exact location is kept a secret until the Sunday morning. You will enjoy a relaxing walk of no more than 10km through the vineyards. Several wine-tastings will be offered during the walk, before we have a celebratory lunch and party. Return transport is included with the experience. The coach will bring us back to Bordeaux, where the evening is again free to explore the local restaurants.

Sunday September 3rd 2023 - Departure Day (3-night tour)

If you are booked on the 3 night tour, please arrange your own onward travel today.

Monday September 4th 2023 - Saint Emilion Day

After breakfast, our coach will take us to the medieval city of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will start the day with a vineyard tour nearby, before heading to Saint Emilion, where you will have free time to explore. There is also a chance for you to visit one of the finest wine shops in the region. We will return to Bordeaux in time to prepare for our gala dinner this evening at a local Chateau.

Tuesday September 5th 2023 - Departure Day

We will arrange 3 airport transfers today based on flight times.

Marathon du Medoc 2023

Your Experience	Price from	Date	Time		Availability
Marathon du Medoc 2023 - 5 Night Stay	From £1949.00	01/09/23
Marathon du Medoc 2023 - 3 Night Stay	From £989.00	02/09/23

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