Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise
A costumed marathon through the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards, with wine and local food at the refreshment stops.
- Sport
- Givry
- 40 min from Beaune
€125one way from Beaune with a private driver
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At a glance
- Nearby
- Givry
- Entry
- Paid or by invitation
Getting there
Private driver from Beaune: 40 min by road (37 km), €125 one way for the whole car.
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About the event
Starting and finishing in Givry, this festive marathon loops through Mercurey, Rully and the other villages of the Côte Chalonnaise. Fancy dress is encouraged, and the refreshment points serve Burgundy specialities alongside water.
What to expect
The marathon route runs from Givry through Jambles, Barizey, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Mercurey, Fontaines, Rully, Mellecey and Dracy-le-Fort before returning to Givry, mostly on quiet roads with a quarter on vineyard tracks. Along the way are 15 festive refreshment stops, and every finisher receives a medal and a bottle of Côte Chalonnaise. Estates across the area open their cellars to runners and supporters over the weekend.
History
A group of sport-loving volunteers founded the organising association in Givry in 2015, and the first marathon was run in 2017. It has grown into a weekend of races for all levels, from the full marathon to a relay, shorter runs, a children's race and a walk.
The event carries the Vignobles et Découvertes wine-tourism label. The course crosses 17 villages, and some 800 volunteers help run the weekend.
Good to know
Tips for the day
Registration is online only, with no entries on the day, and numbers are capped. Supporters can watch for free from the villages on the route. Roads close on race morning, so a driver who knows the diversions can place supporters at two or three points on the course and collect tired runners at the finish.
Around here
What to combine with Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise on the same day, nearest first.
- Food & markets
Journées Gourmandes de Marsannay-la-Côte
Usually a weekend in early MarchMarsannay-la-Côte - Wine festival
Salon des Vignerons de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the Saturday and Sunday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid MarchNuits-Saint-Georges - Sport
Semi-marathon de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the Saturday of the Hospices de Nuits sale weekend, in early to mid MarchNuits-Saint-Georges - Wine auction
Vente des Vins des Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges
Usually the second Sunday of MarchVougeot
Questions
Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise 2027 takes place in Givry: Saturday, 20 March 2027.
Did you know? More than 8,000 runners took part across the races of the 2026 edition.
Sources
A private driver for the day
No parking to find, no one left as the designated driver: everyone enjoys a glass.