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Marathon du Medoc

6 September 2008

We are pleased to announce that Travelling Fit has again been announced as the official Travel Agent for the 24th Marathon du Medoc

Contact us TODAY to reserve your place in 2008

Marathon du Medoc
 


THE COURSE

The Marathon du Medoc is not just an ordinary Marathon for many reasons.  Set in the stunning Bordeaux region of France it meanders through ancient villages, vibrant vineyards and along gravel tracks.  If this were not enough you get to run past some of the most famous Wine makers in the region (if not the world).  There would not be many wine drinkers anywhere in the world who have not heard of Chateau Lafite Rothschild or Chateau Mouton Rothschild and these are just two of the 59 vineyards along the course.

Almost 3/4 of the participants wear fancy dress (it is not unusual to be overtaken by groups of running clowns, escaped convicts or male ballerinas), the aid stations allow for wine and cheese tasting as well as the more customary forms of Marathon fare and most of the prizes are in Wine.

Those not running are catered for too, with various shows and entertainment in the harbour area along the quays. The Marathon village near the wine-culture-centre “Maison du Vin” is also open the whole day and offers entertainment, regional specialities and restoration facilities. In the evening the village of Pauillac puts on a Fireworks display to cap off a memorable day.

Put simply, this is one of the world's great parties with a Marathon thrown in for good measure.


PACKAGES

We are delighted to be able to offer you a minimum 2 nights Marathon Package and we look forward to assisting you with your airfares and other travel arrangements such as additional accommodation, car hire, train tickets and tours which can also be booked though Travelling Fit.

Please be aware that a "Marathon Only" entry is not possible and that entries MUST be purchased as part of a package that includes accommodation as a minimum.

We are pleased to Travelling Fit has two FANTASTIC packages for the Marathon du Medoc

Medoc Marathon Packages
Hotel Location
Twin Room
Add. Nights
Single Room
Add. Nights
BORDEAUX CITY CENTER
from AUD$750
from AUD$124
from AUD$899
from AUD$247
BORDEAUX CITY CENTER
from AUD$865
from AUD$185
from AUD$1089
from AUD$370
 
Notes:
Non - Runners sharing a room with runners deduct AUD $120
 
Inclusions for both packages
GUARANTEED Race entry
Hotel transfers from and to airport
2 nights accommodation
Continental Breakfast Daily. Early breakfast on race day
Friday Night Pasta Dinner
Return coach transfer to the Marathon start
Service Charges and local VAT Tax

A non refundable deposit of $500 per runner ($380 per non-runner) will be required with the balance due no later than 7th May 2008

Please note that an AU$55 Per Person surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents


RACE INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES
The entry fee for the Marathon du Medoc is AU$120 which is included in the price of your package.

Please note that this is non-refundable and is in addition to your package deposit.

In accordance with French law all runners are required to produce proof of their fitness to participate in running competitions in the form of a medical certificate issued by a doctor following a medical examination.

QUALIFYING TIMES
There are no qualifying times for this event but all entrants must be born prior to 1987 to enter the race

START TIME
The Marathon du Medoc starts at 9:30am.

CUT-OFF TIMES
There is a 6h30m cut-off time for the Marathon du Medoc.

RACE TIMING
Time keeping will be done by an electronic chip

RACE PACKETS
Numbers will be distributed at the Cosec on Friday, 5th September between 10 am. and 9 pm. and Saturday between 7 and 8 a.m.

PACE SETTERS
There are no pace setters at the Marathon du Medoc

AID STATIONS
There will be 22 aid and sponge stations along the course, as well as 23 wine tasting stands, 52 special events and also various food points (oysters, entrecote steak, cheese and other delicacies)

Medical assistance will be provided in 15 First Aid tents as well as by 5 mobile first aid units.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING
TBA

TRANSPORT
All transportation to and from the various events will be included as part of  your package

EXPO
There will be an Expo held on Friday 5th September at the Cosec in Pauillac

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES
All finishers will receive a bottle of wine on completion of the Marathon.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The average September temperature in Medoc is 18°C (64°F)

OTHER EVENTS
Post Marathon 10km vineyard walk including lunch


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