Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc

Médoc, France

• Date: 10 September 2022 • Entry cost: £75 • destinationsportexperiences.com

Imagine competing in an eating and drinking competition while simultaneously running 26.2 miles, and you have the Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc. This massive French event draws in excess of 8,500 participants from 50 nations, who run a gastronomic gauntlet each September through the vineyards and châteauxs of southern France. Wine is served in copious quantities at the aid stations, and brie is offered instead of energy gels. Watch out for dizziness and involuntary control of leg muscles. Preparing for this marathon requires some serious non-traditional cross-training.