Medoc Marathon

Medoc Marathon 2017

September

Duration: 2, 3 or 4 nights Distance: Marathon

Dress up, drink wine and explore the most famous vineyards of France! Join us for the whackiest and booziest Marathon, the 2017 Marathon du Medoc.

Bookings for 2016 are now closed. Please sign up to our waitlist for 2017.

DETAILS
The below is details of our 2016 Medoc marathon tour packages, some of these details may be subject to change for 2017.

The Medoc Marathon in the South of France is famous, not just for its sheer popularity, but also because it really is one of the most unusual marathons around. Created in 1896 this unique marathon becomes more popular every year. The field is limited to 8,500 runners, so runners have to enter early to guarantee their spot in the exciting marathon.

Medoc Marathon: Trip Highlights
- Run through the beautiful vineyards of France.
- Join thousands as you dress up and drink wine along the route.
- Stay in the Sainte Catherine – set in a 19th Century old mansion.
- Explore the local area of Bordeaux
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Medoc Marathon: Event Details

The fancy dress theme of the Medoc Marathon is set every year by the race organisers and the 2016 theme is “Tales and Legends”.
ITINERARY
Medoc Marathon Itinerary (3 night example)

Friday 9th September

Arrive in Bordeaux and make your own way to the hotel in central Bordeaux, where your race entry will be waiting for you. There is an optional extra for you to join the pasta dinner party (with transport), which is located at a nearby Chateau (location TBC) usually approximately 1 hour by coach from Bordeaux. Music and entertainment included. Tickets are limited and are first come first serve basis. Please bear in mind your arrival time if arriving today. Transport to the pasta dinner is approx 4pm.

Saturday 10th September – Marathon Day

Today is the day. Grab the fancy dress costumes and experience a marathon like no other!

After an early breakfast a coach transfer from the hotel to the start will pick you up from 06.30am. The Medoc marathon is expected to start at 9:30am. Afterwards there will be a transfer back to the hotel.

The evening is free for you to explore and celebrate (and taste more wine!)

Sunday 11th September

You will have today to either recover, enjoy the sights of Bordeaux or head home. Another optional extra is for you to enjoy the Walk & Lunch around a nearby chateau (location TBC) usually approximately 1 hour by coach from Bordeaux, with transport, which attracts up to 4,000 people.

Monday 12th September

Today you will have further opportunity to explore the area. Today is also check out day.

Included in your package are:
- 2, 3 or 4 nights hotel accommodation
- Options for race entry, pasta party and Sunday walk and lunch
- Sport Tours International representative support
Not included in your package (not exhaustive):
- Your travel to Bordeaux
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Options for race entry, 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 £70
Friday night pasta party with return hotel transfer £65
Sunday morning walk and lunch with return hotel transfer £65
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...

If you have any questions regarding our hotel options, please give our office a call on 0262 703 8161

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 and free Wi-Fi. Buffet breakfast is included. You can also enjoy a drink in the hotel’s lounge bar.

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.

2 nights

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

£389.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

£499.00

3 nights

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

£439.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

£619.00

4 nights

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

£489.00 per person

Single Room for sole occupancy

£709.00

Additional nights available on request.
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Please click on the above book now tab.
At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip.

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 Tours 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

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

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. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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