Join FIT on the road less traveled at one of the most unique international marathons and one celebrating a 40th anniversary- the 2026 Marathon du Medoc! Our package includes race entry and accommodations at the Hotel Indigo Chateau Chartrons in the heart of beautiful, Bordeaux City along with an unforgettable marathon weekend experience.

FIT is excited to return to this marathon for the 5th year and celebrate all that makes this weekend so special. Our experienced operations team (Medoc Marathon 3x finishers) & talented expert sommelier team, ensure a hassle-free experience so all you need to focus on is your training and booking your flights—we’ll handle the rest!

From bike tours around Bordeaux City, wine tastings with Lauren Daddona, shakeout runs along the Garonne, pre-race dinners at the Mille Pate dinner with fireworks, to a 42K in costume, post-race pizzas and next day walk & wine sessions - this weekend has it all!

• Your choice of 5-day/4-night, 4-day/3-night, or 3-day/2-night accommodations

• Daily breakfast, gratuities, and all taxes included

• Guaranteed entry to the Marathon du Medoc

• Bib delivery to hotel

• Post-marathon Dinner

• Private transfers to/from the marathon race start and from finish (90 minutes drive)

• Thursday arrivals include bike tour of Bordeaux with local guide on Friday morning & welcome wine tasting with expert sommelier Lauren Daddona on Thursday evening

• Sunday night accommodations include the post-race Walk, Wine & Lunch (a great way to celebrate the marathon)

• Shakeout run along the Garonne

• Pre-departure communications, race brief

• Onsite weekend support from the FIT Marathon team

• Pricing in USD

**IMPORTANT: All programming above is included only in the 4-night package. Please be sure to review package inclusions on the package you select.

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With over 20 years of customized travel design & guiding experience on all seven continents and a passion for running the world, FIT seeks to bring that exploration to life for clients!

Whether it's venturing through cities or deserts on a run, bike or hike, or by having a latte around the globe, FIT strives to connect cultures and have you experience the world!

Whether it's a running trip to a top marathon destination or a custom travel experience, we will work hard to bring you the FITventure that works for your lifestyle and goals. 

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DAY ONE | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd- If you are arriving today...
Welcome to Bordeaux! After arriving in France, please make your own way to the hotel in Bordeaux for late afternoon check-in.  Your entry, t-shirt, booklets and any additional information for the race will be waiting for you at the hotel. If you would like to add private airport transfers to your booking we are happy to make arrangements for you. We recommend early morning arrivals today so you can settle into Bordeaux, transfer to the airport, and maybe join us for our 4pm shakeout run along the Garonne. This evening join FIT for a welcome wine tasting with our Advanced Sommelier, Lauren Daddona, learn about wines in the region and meet your fellow FIT runners!  

DAY TWO | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 

If you are arriving today - welcome! Please make your own way to the hotel for check-in. 

For those that are already in town, breakfast is included this morning. After breakfast, shake out more of that jetlag with a private 3-hour bike tour with local guide around the city of Bordeaux! Enjoy this time to see all that the city has to offer, learn more about the rich history from a local, and maybe stumble upon a few places you would like to return to! Be sure to visit FIT to collect your race bib for tomorrow's big event! 

This evening dinner is on your own unless you opt to book a ticket to the famous or rather infamous Mille-Pates dinner (+$127, pre-race runner pasta dinner, entertainment, & event like no other) to get race ready and enjoy fireworks to officially kick off race weekend! If there is any year to join the pre-race dinner - this is the year as we celebrate 40 years of the marathon du Medoc. The Mille Pate dinner includes: roundtrip transfers from the hotel to dinner, a 3-course pasta focused meal (dietary restrictions are challenging), fireworks, water, entertainment, and wine! Event has limited seating and will sell out.   If you are not booking the pasta event - be sure to find a spot for your pre-race meal in Bordeaux City! 

DAY THREE | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Today is the day!  The start of the 40th edition of the Medoc Marathon!  Grab your best 80's costume and get ready to be entertained along the 26.2 miles of beautiful vineyards! The marathon starts at 9:30am and spectators will be treated to games along the Pauillac as they await the runners.  This evening, upon return to Bordeaux, enjoy some pizzas with FIT to celebrate your finish!  

DAY FOUR | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH

Congratulations on your marathon experience! If you are departing today, we hope you enjoyed your stay.  If you have opted to join us for the day (which we HIGHLY recommend), get ready for an unforgettable walk and lunch. Continue the celebration with several chateaux wine tastings as we walk about 10km and enjoy the beautiful vineyards and the bands along the way.  Lunch will be served from around 12-2pm with flowing wine and a full dance floor and the event will conclude around 3:30pm.   

DAY FIVE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
We hope that you enjoyed your time in Bordeaux and wish you a safe journey home or on your continued adventures!