Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise 2027
- Next event : 19 Fri ➜ March 20, 2027Date confirmed
- Last event : Sat, March 28, 2026
- 800 m / 1.5 km / 5 km / 8 km / 10 km / 12 km / 15 km / 20 km / Half Marathon (21.0975 km) / Marathon (42.195 km)
The event in a few words
What a Givry addition to this race! 🤪
Head to the Marathon des Vins de la Côte Châlonnaise in Givry just a few strides from Chalon-sur-Saône, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The rendezvous takes place in March, when temperatures can be "freezing". It’s definitely not the cozy warmth of your little Chalon at home, but it’s nice and invigorating, so let’s go 🤪. Four distances are offered by the organisers for this event: an 8 km, a 12 km, a half marathon or a marathon that you can do alone or as a team of 3 (with a staggered start and a finish together) 😎. In addition to these races, you can also take part in one of the 4 hiking routes (5 km, 10 km, 15 km and 20 km) non-timed taking place the next day 🏃♂️. You’ll run in the heart of the vineyards of Saône-et-Loire through charming villages and vast vines, all in a Burgundian atmosphere 🍇.
Burgundy and its vineyards, famous worldwide, will blow you away 🤩. Just like the participants’ costumes, which you can wear too if you want to join the party 🦸♀️. You’ll set off from the village of Givry before heading to a few charming communes such as Mellecey, Rully, Barizey or even Saint-Jean-de-Vaux. From the 14th to the 16th kilometre, you’ll cross paths with the other runners in a criss-cross, just to motivate each other. After that, it’s typically Burgundian bucolic landscapes you’ll be able to admire in the heart of the wine-growing villages ❤️. The magnificent scenery, with vines and hills as far as the eye can see, will offer you a route full of poetry and gentleness. The refreshment stations will be as sporty as they are festive, with a few nice gastronomic stops where you’ll be offered the famous Burgundy wines and local food 🥤. Running through the Côte Chalonnaise is a moment to savour, because it’s a unique experience 😍.
You’ll keep enjoying yourself after you arrive back in Givry, with the famous Burgundy snails and the celebrated parsley ham. Once again, you can pair these dishes with a glass of wine from a great local vineyard 🍷. Or take a bottle home: enjoying it with your feet up in your living room this time is great too! 🛋 On the tourism side, there’s plenty to do: Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, the Abbey of Cluny, the château of Brancion... We’ve lost count of the charming surrounding villages and monuments to visit 😍.
So, are you coming? 😏
6 reasons to join this race
A word from the organiser:
"We are approaching the 9th edition and are delighted by the enthusiasm for our race. The region is magnificent, the gastronomy authentic, and the warm welcome from our residents makes this event fabulous to experience from the inside".
A distance for every taste
Marathon
Half MarathonTOP
12 km
8 km
20 km
15 km
10 km
5 km
1.5 km
800 m
Kids
Marathon
Road Running- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 495mD+
- 500+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Just like the "MARA3" (which is run as a team of 3—no surprise 😂), the Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise will take you through the estate’s vineyards. Also, its 495 mD+ will take you through the towns of Dracy-le-Fort, Mellecey, Mercurey, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Barizey and Jambles 🇫🇷. Remember to choose a good costume for the occasion. And if you’re fast, dress up as Flash! 🦸♂️🚀
MARA3 for 3 runners
Road Running- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 495mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Want to run with your friends but they don’t have the same level as you? Don’t panic, the solution is right here: the MARA3. As its name suggests, the MARA3 is a 42 km marathon with the special feature of being doable with 3 people... but not all the way! 🫢 The principle is simple: one runner will run the entire distance (the most experienced 😏), and will be joined at km 25 by their friend who will run the rest of the race with them (the amateur ✊), before they’re completed by their last teammate at km 31 (the beginner 😬). An ideal solution to share the experience of a costume, gastronomic and wine-themed race in a protected natural setting! Indeed, in addition to looping around Givry, the course will take you into the heart of the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise and the communes of Dracy-le-Fort, Mellecey, Mercurey, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Barizey and Jambles 🇫🇷.
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 10:45 AM
- Elevation gain : 240mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
"Run, Forrest!" 🎬
Do you want the chance to step into the shoes of your favorite character? All you have to do is dress up and take off on the half-marathon to feel in their shoes 👟. Yes, you heard right—costumes are welcome and even strongly recommended so you don't look weird 😜. And if you feel ridiculous running in that, know that the awkwardness won't last long since tipsy refreshment stops await you along the route. Beyond the wine, this race will take you through the Vaux Valley (a Natura 2000 site 🌳) and the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise. The loop-shaped route will also pass through Dracy-le-Fort, Mellecey, Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu, Saint-Jean-de-Vaux, Barizey and Jambles. So put your Jambles around your neck and run as fast as you can, Forrest! 🚀
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 10:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 150mD+
- 1,000+ runners in the last edition
- 1 loopx12 km
A few more words
Just like the "8 km Nature" race 🍇, the "12 km Nature" is also a very accessible route. With only 12 km and 150 mD+, it's the youngest of the competition. Taking place around Givry, the course will have you run through the surrounding vineyards before bringing you back to the village 🔁. This big loop can also be done in costume for the bravest who aren't afraid of ridiculous, sweaty photos 🤪. Small note: the course will also take you through the hamlet of Cortiambles and that of Poncey before returning to Givry.
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 9:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 75mD+
- 1 loopx8 km
A few more words
This is the most accessible race of the event. Spanning 8 km and with an elevation gain slightly higher than last year (75 m), the "Nature" will let you see the vineyards surrounding the town of Givry 🍇. Yes, you can do it! Especially since you'll enjoy the cheers of your peers, the town’s residents, and the huge support of a Burgundy wine 😂. This loop will take you in particular through the hamlet of Cortiambles and that of Poncey before returning to your starting point and properly celebrating this great effort around a good glass of wine. You’ll now be a finisher who has experienced the joys of a short trail and festive aid stations. And for even more atmosphere, you can even dress up in costume 🥳. So, ready to give it a go?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Elevation gain : 409mD+
- 1 loopx20 km
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Departure takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Elevation gain : 363mD+
- 1 loopx15 km
A few more words
Departure takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Elevation gain : 255mD+
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Departure takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- 1 loopx5 km
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The departure takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
1.5 km : Road Running 1.5 km
Road Running- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 4:15 PM
- 1.5 km
800 m : Road Running 800 m
Road Running- Saturday, March 20, 2027 at 4:45 PM
- 800 m
"La Foulée des P’tits Ceps of the Marathon des vins de la Côte Chalonnaise" allows the youngest ones to enjoy a dedicated course while adults take on their challenge. With no elevation gain, the two races on offer are accessible depending on the age of the little runners 📅. Thus, juniors born between 2015 and 2017 can register for the Foulée des P’tits Ceps of 1.8 km. Children born between 2018 and 2021 can run the 0.8 km course. And even if children can’t drink wine (in theory 😂), they can still enjoy the landscapes of the different wine estates in the region 🍇. Indeed, the routes run through the vines and are made up of up to 80% trails 🌳.
Registration is free and open, but it is possible to make a financial contribution. This amount will automatically be donated to a charity helping children 🤝.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your bib number on Friday 19 March 2027 from 10am to 10pm on Place d'Armes in Givry.
The start and finish of all races (Marathon, Half marathon, MARA3, 12 km and 8 km) will take place on Place d'Armes in Givry
Saturday 20 March 2027:
9:00am: Start of the marathon and "MARA3" races
9:30am: Start of the 8 km
10:00am: Start of the 12 km
10:45am: Start of the half marathon
The start of the Foulées des petits Ceps will take place on Saturday 20 March 2027 under the arch of the Church of Givry:
4:15pm: Start of the 1.5 km
4:45pm: Start of the 0.8 km
Sunday 21 March 2027:
From 8am to 1:30pm: starts of the 5/10 km hikes
From 8am to 12:30pm: starts of the 15/20 km hikes.
The hikes start from Buxy.
Parking areas near the Marathon Village in Givry are limited. Runners are asked to make maximum use of the 7 car parks available to runners, companions and the public.
5 car parks for light vehicles – P1, P2, P3, P5, P6 and P7
1 monitored car park for bicycles and scooters – P10
1 drop-off point
Regular free shuttles are available for runners and companions using the most distant car parks and drop-off points.
All car parks operate in the same way:
Free reservation via Hello Asso
Accessible via QR code issued upon reservation and shown on a smartphone or in printed form
To be able to take part you will need to provide either:
An Athlé Compétition, Athlé Entreprise, Athlé Running licence issued by the FFA, or a « Pass’ J’aime Courir » issued by the FFA and completed by the doctor, valid on the date of the event. Other licences issued by the FFA (Health and Supervision) are not accepted).
A certificate (paper, electronic or QR code type) indicating that the person has completed the Health Prevention Course (or “PPS”) set up by the FFA via its dedicated platform http://pps.athle.fr/, the terms of use of which will also be established by the latter. To be valid, the PPS must have been completed no more than three months before the date of the event the person wishes to register for.
The refreshment stations are one of the true signatures of the Marathon des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise! Here, you don’t just refuel for the effort: you taste Burgundy while running.
Alongside the essential sports refreshment stations (still and sparkling water, soda, fruit, cakes), you’ll discover real gastronomic and festive stations hosted by costumed volunteers with music. On the menu depending on the stops: gougères, snails, boeuf bourguignon, eggs in meurette sauce, parsley ham, andouillette, Charolais meat on the plancha, terrines, saucisson, Burgundy cheeses, gingerbread, chocolate… not to mention, of course, tastings of Côte Chalonnaise wines.
Here are the planned details for each race:
For the Marathon: 8 sports refreshment stations + 16 festive refreshment stations along the route + 1 giant refreshment station at the finish.
For the "MARA3": 8 sports refreshment stations + 12 festive refreshment stations along the route + 1 refreshment station at the finish.
For the Half marathon: 4 sports refreshment stations + 8 festive refreshment stations along the route + 1 refreshment station at the finish.
For the 12 km Nature: 1 refreshment station at the 4th kilometre + 1 refreshment station at the 8th kilometre + 1 refreshment station at the finish.
For the 8 km Nature: 1 refreshment station at the 4th kilometre + 1 refreshment station at the finish.
For the children/junior races (Foulée des P'tits Ceps): 1 refreshment station at the finish.
Yes, here they are:
For the marathon and the "MARA3": minimum 20 years old (U23 category)
For the half marathon: minimum 18 years old (Junior category)
For the 12 km and the 8 km: minimum 16 years old (Cadet category)
For the 1.5 km: Children born in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
For the 0.8 km: Children born in 2016, 2017 and 2018
Yes, but they are very generous to match the spirit of the event and allow you to enjoy the entertainment!
For the marathon and the "MARA3": 7h maximum
For the half marathon: 3h30 maximum
For the 12 km: 2h maximum
For the 8 km: 1h30 maximum
On average, temperatures are cool in Givry at the end of March, around 13°C. The sky remains relatively sunny.
Good news! It is possible to take part in joëlettes. The start will take place a few minutes after the other competitors.
Do you have other questions? You can fill in a contact request on the website or contact:
- The Grand Chalon Tourist Office and Convention Bureau: 03 85 48 37 97
- The Givry branch: 03 85 44 43 36
You can check the race rules here
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