Marathon du Médoc: dates and how to get in

Why go

Costumes are mandatory, there are 20-plus wine stops at the châteaux, and oysters and steak in the last miles. It's a party with a marathon attached. Capped around 8,500 and it fills.

Where things stand

2027 dates not announced yet.

Every way in

• Direct entry Bibs went on sale in spring for the 2026 race and sold out.
• Hotel package Packages with lodging usually open first, around March.