Highly recommended! This marathon/half marathon took place in Bordeaux, France and the course took us through various chateaux and vineyards. Bordeaux was offered at every 1-2 kilometers. My husband and I ran the half because I had wicked ITB problems that announced themselves about two weeks prior to our trip. I heard that oysters on the half shell are offered at mile 23. Most folks ran in costumes, but there were also bicycles and floats along the way.

This was a run for pure fun, not a PR, and my husband and I stopped each and every wine stop. We decided that if we wanted to run hard, we could have just stayed home and run a local race. I really can't wait to do it again.

A picture is worth 1,000 words so I'm providing a link to my race day pics. I hope you enjoy them.

http://picasaweb.google.com/...nkk/MarathonDuMedoc#