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 .
Held annually in southeastern France , the Marathon du Medoc pits runners against 26.2 miles and many glasses of wine . Last year 3,300 runners from 53 different nations joined 5,200 competitors from across France . Organizers lay on extra water stations and medical provisions to help runners cope with the rigors of a boozy run .