For most marathons a good pair of running shoes are recommended – but for this one, participants might like to bring their drinking boots instead.
The Marathon du Medoc is a 42km race that really only the French could possibly dream up – because it's one that meanders through some of the world's finest vineyards and there are vintage wines available at every one of the 21 drink stops.
![The route passes through celebrated estates such as Pauillac, St. Julien-Beychevelle and St. Estèphe. Photo / Getty Images](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5T3BN4IGOVFJWVKFZYSACZQEQE.jpg?auth=b1b09c42a7f4fe59540e8c42ef2ea67be1b35d4a9369914859641c939fb682ff&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Plus oysters, foie gras, cheese, entrecote steak and ice cream.
It goes without saying, then, that this is definitely not a race where personal bests are likely to be smashed.