Marathon des Grands Crus
About This Race
The Marathon des Grands Crus takes runners from Dijon along the legendary Route des Grands Crus through the world-famous Burgundy vineyards. Passing through prestigious wine villages like Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, and Nuits-Saint-Georges, this is a bucket-list marathon for wine and running enthusiasts alike. Post-race wine tasting is part of the experience.
The Course
Rolling vineyard roads from Dijon south through Côte de Nuits wine villages, some gentle Burgundy hills
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Race Details
Terrain
Road
Elevation
Rolling
Participants
6,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
What to Expect
A vineyard marathon like no other. Start in historic Dijon and run south along the Route des Grands Crus through the most prestigious wine appellations in Burgundy. Autumn colours in the vineyards provide a stunning backdrop, and wine tasting awaits at the finish.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
09:00
Typical Weather
Mid-October in Burgundy: 7-16°C, partly cloudy, autumn colours. Excellent marathon conditions.
Established
2007
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Quick Info
- October 11, 2026
- Dijon · France
- Road course
- Rolling elevation
- 6,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 1 day ago
- Data sourced from official website