How long is the Marathon du Medoc?
42.195km
The Medoc Marathon is a 42.195km race restricted to runners only ; if you just want to walk, the recovery ballad organized on Sunday in our beautiful vineyards (9-10km) is for you !
Where does the Marathon du Medoc start?
Pauillac
The circuit crosses the vineyards and chateaux of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Médoc and Haut-Médoc, beginning and ending in Pauillac.
Why is a marathon 42km?
The marathon was then to end directly in front of the Royal Box in the London Olympic Stadium – meaning one complete stadium lap would not be possible, as had been originally been called for. This made the formula for the London marathon “25 miles + 1 mile + 385 yards; that makes 42.195 km.
Where is the Marathon du Medoc?
of France
Marathon du Médoc notifications. 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 1984 this unique marathon becomes more popular every year.
What does Pauillac taste like?
It has been said the best Pauillac wines taste like “An iron fist in a velvet glove.” That is an apt description of Pauillac wine. The top Bordeaux wines from the Pauillac appellation can age and evolve for decades and even up to a century or more!
Is a Pauillac a Bordeaux?
Pauillac ([po. jak]) is a wine growing commune (municipality) and appellation d’origine contrôlée within Haut-Médoc in Bordeaux, centred on the small town of Pauillac. The wines of Pauillac are often considered the quintessence of Bordeaux wines.
Why are marathons called marathons?
The event is named after the legendary 26-mile run made by a Greek soldier called Philippides (also known as Pheidippides) from the scene of the battle of Marathon to Athens, where he announced the defeat of the invading Persians. This distance was standardised at 26 miles 385 yards (42.195km) in 1921.
Is a marathon always 26.2 miles?
In total, a marathon covers 26.2 miles (or 42.2km) in distance and is an endurance adventure fuelled by adrenaline, determination, and sheer want of will.