(Original article by Blane Bachelor of Runner’s World)
The world-famous Marathon du Medoc was the first of the wine marathons and after its tremendous success they are just popping up everywhere. If you are an avid runner and a wine-lover these events should definitely be on your to-do list. They are in order of when they fall throughout the year. Click on their titles to check their websites for updated dates and details.
1. Half Corked Marathon 18K
Where: Oliver, British Columbia
When: TBD
Approximate Number of Finishers: 1,000
2. Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon
Where: Dundee, Oregon
When: July
Approximate Number of Finishers: 1,200
3. Water to Wine Half Marathon
Where: Fulton, California
When: August
Approximate Number of Finishers: 1,500
4. Idaho Wine Run
Where: Caldwell, Idaho
When: August 19, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 2,500
5. Marathon du Medoc
Where: Medoc, France
When: September 9, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 9,620
6. Harvest Stompede
Where: Suttons Bay, Michigan
When: September 9-10, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 650
7. Wineglass Marathon
Where: Corning, New York
When: October 1, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 1,960
8. Llano Estacado Winery Half Marathon & Vintage 5K
Where: Lubbock, Texas
When: October 14, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 210
9. Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon
Where: Healdsburg, California
When: October 28, 2017
Approximate Number of Finishers: 2,500
10. Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Where: Lake Buena Vista, Florida
When: November
Approximate Number of Finishers: 12,000
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