Médoc Castle Marathon

The Marathon des Châteaux is celebrating its 40th anniversary!
For this special occasion, the event invites you to join in the festive and colourful atmosphere with an 80s theme. Set among vineyards, iconic châteaux and musical entertainment, this edition promises a delightful mix of sport, conviviality and good cheer.

Come and discover and cheer on these great athletes as they set off from the quays of Pauillac. The runners will race through the Médoc vineyards in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The marathon runners, dressed in costume, can stop along the way at the gates of the greatest estates of the Pauillac, Saint Julien, Haut Médoc and Saint Estèphe appellations.

This year's costume theme is: ‘The 80s!’.

Programme:

Friday 4 September

10am to 11pm Race number collection and Marathon Village at the COSEC in Pauillac
Official bus transfers between Bordeaux and Pauillac will be available upon reservation
7:00 p.m. Mille-Pâtes evening at Chateau Beychevelle (Saint Julien Beychevelle), reserved for 1,450 guests. Admission upon exclusive and mandatory presentation of the access wristband given out when picking up race numbers. Dinner served at 8 p.m.
From 7 p.m. ‘Pâtes à Caisses’ evening at the Salle des Fêtes in Saint Estèphe.
All day long, entertainment on the quays and in the town centre, shopping opportunities at the Marathon shop, the Maison du Vin and the Marathon Village. Refreshment stands.

Saturday 5 September:

8am to 9.15am Presentation of the fancy dress costumes
9am Departure of the Advertising Caravan
9.15am Departure entertainment
9.30am Start of the Marathon

Along the route, there will be 22 refreshment points and around twenty ‘wine and sport’ tests (tasting of fine wines in moderation!). 55 entertainment events and various tasting stations (oysters, rib steak, cheese, grapes, ice cream, etc.)
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Entertainment on the quays: Entertainment, Basque strength.
4:00 p.m. Awards ceremony on the quays of Pauillac (weather permitting).
7:00 p.m. Numerous dining options in the Marathon village, AMCM refreshment stands, Pauillac restaurants and permanent Rugby catering from 12:00 p.m. to midnight at the Maison du Vin.
9:00 p.m. Dance party by Free Spirit
10:30 p.m. Fireworks.
11:00 p.m. Dance party
1:00 a.m. Closing time

All day Marathon Village next to the Maison du Vin with entertainment, tastings and food.

Sunday 6 September

9.30am Recovery walk for runners, companions, volunteers and partners upon registration (€8) in the commune of Saint Julien Beychevelle. Limited to 3,000 people.
12:30 p.m. Lunch under the marquee at the finish line of the walk at Château Beychevelle. Reservations required. Access upon presentation of your registration wristband.
12:30 p.m. Gourmet village organised by the commune of Saint Julien Beychevelle.