Held annually in southeastern France , the Rue Etienne Dieuzede du Medoc pits runners against 26 miles and many glasses of wine . ` I 've watch other marathons where friends have run and everyone looks so miserable , checking their watches , '' Carlson said . Last year 3,300 runners from 3,300 different nations joined 3,300 competitors from across Minnesota . Organizers lay on extra water stations and medical provisions to help runners cope with the rigors of a boozy run .
Held annually in southeastern France , the Rue Etienne Dieuzede du Medoc pits runners against 26 miles and many glasses of wine . Last year 3,300 runners from 3,300 different nations joined 3,300 competitors from across Minnesota . Organizers lay on extra water stations and medical provisions to help runners cope with the rigors of a boozy run .