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Marathon du Medoc Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 29 [displaying comments 21 to 28]
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Ron Natalie from Virginia, USA
(9/17/2004)
"A 26 mile long party!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon du Medoc
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Not a place to go hunting for a PR or if you don't like red wine (even if you don't plan to drink any during the race itself). The thing is just one big mobile party. The spectators, staff, and other runners are great. Plenty of wine and water stops along the way. Course is pretty darned flat. | |
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Alejandra Santiago from Mexico
(8/31/2004)
"Hip, Hip, Hip!!!! 100% Fun!!! " (about: 2003)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon du Medoc
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Hola!!! This is Alejandra. I'm from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Last year I ran this marathon. I ran my best time - 4:45 hrs!! But, I also danced, ate some oysters for energy and, of course, drank wine and more wine in many chateaus. It was a great experience that I will never forget. I recommend this marathon 100%. Regards, Ale The Runner | |
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A Runner from Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
(4/19/2001)
"Incredible hospitality & Outrageous fun" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 When I describe my experience at this marathon the first thought that comes to mind is how incredibly hospitable and warm the people were - from the organizers to the spectators. Then my thoughts turn to the focus on everyone having an outrageously good time. What a party, I can't wait to run it again. | |
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A Runner from London area
(3/2/2001)
"Possibly the best fun marathon you could ever run!" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Plan to speed a long weekend here with friends, Thursday to Sunday night to really soak up the great pre/post-race atmosphere. Do wear comfortable fancy dress. Take a camera. Don't worry about running a PB! Save yourself for the fantastic feast over the last 3 miles - oysters, steak, fruit, cheese and of course wine! The post race lunch on Sunday at the Chateux Beychevelle is one of the best open air meals I have ever had - plan to get very drunk! I wrote a 3 page article for my running club newsletter if anyone needs any more persuasion. Enjoy! | |
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A Runner from Germany
(10/8/2000)
"wine, music, party in worlds leading wine region" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a big party !!! Half of the runners run in costumes and the course passes lots of chateauxs with extra parties. You will never forget this marathon. But the course passes hills, sand and gravy roads. The weather is mostly very warm. You've got enough time to party and run (7 hours). | |
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A Runner from New York
(5/15/2000)
"Set a PFR (Personal Fun Record)!!!!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Very classy race. Chateaux and wine and song every kilometer or two. The race is about camaraderie, and dancing, and good spirits. The BEST pre and post race dinners and lunches I have ever experienced (seven courses of pasta the day before!). You could run a faster marathon, but not one more fun than this! I passed on the oysters at Mile 23 - some things just don't go with the Wall. Sign up early as space goes quickly as more people learn about this race. Only downer was a slight lack of organization in terms of water supply - they ran out at one or two stations before us 'back of pack' runners arrived. | |
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A Runner from Antwerp, Belgium
(5/12/2000)
"Ideal combination of fun and sport" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It is a feast of the good life. Fun, music, wine and sport make it an ideal combination. | |
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A Runner from New York City
(3/28/2000)
"Only in France!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Only in France could you taste the lastest vintage of Lafite Rothschild while running a marathon! There are over 20 official wine tasting stations! Don't worry, they serve water too. Plan on having a blast, but not running a PR. Dress up in a whacky costume if you like. The course is beautiful and the Chataeux are splendid. Music almost every km and the spectators are wonderful. Make sure you have oysters and white wine at mile # 23. To recuperate, spend 3-5 days in Arcachon soaking up a little sun along the Atlantic Ocean! Arcachon is only 45 minutes away. |
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