The Alsace Vineyard Marathon makes it a point of honour to help anyone discover the rich culture of the Molsheim region. This great convivial celebration around running has gained its letters of nobility since 11 years.
Practical information
Other races: the half-marathon and the 10 km Alsace vineyards 10 km are organized on the same day as the marathon. Elsewhere in France, several races are organised on the same day, including the marsh-hall and the Anjou marathon.
registration date: for latecomers, it is still possible to register a few days before the marathon and even on the day itself. However, the Alsace Vineyard Marathon attracts more and more runners every year, especially German athletes, due to the proximity of Alsace. wNumber of participants maximum: registration is limited to 1,500 runners; in 2014 there were 549 finishers.
price: to take part in the Alsatian Vineyards Marathon, you have to count between 36 E until the end of March, 46 E until mid-May and 56 E for on-site registrations. Please note that each entry includes the race number, the spaëtzle party and the marathon buffet. The prices displayed are therefore rather reasonable. winscription : registrations can be made by mail to the organizer or on the event's website. For any online registration, the runner can check, in real time, the status of his registration and verify that he is registered for the event.
Other races: the half-marathon and the 10 km Alsace vineyards 10 km are organized on the same day as the marathon. Elsewhere in France, several races are organised on the same day, notably the marsh-hall and the Anjou marathon
The course
interest: it is a race through the vineyards, a total of 17 villages with the possibility of enjoying a series of tastings. The runners pass through the cities of : Dorlisheim, Mutzig, Molsheim, Dachstein, Ergersheim, Wolxheim, Dahlenheim, Scharrachbergheim, Kirchheim, Marlenheim, Wangen, Traenheim, Bergbieten, Dangolsheim, Soulz-les-Bains, Avolsheim. for an arrival on the main square in Molsheim.
Difficulty: this is a rather accessible race that offers a rolling course provided, of course, that you do not overuse the various tastings and gastrovine supplies offered throughout the course.
Difference in altitude: the Alsace vineyard marathon includes 248 metres of positive altitude difference and 249 metres of negative altitude difference. The course is flat and conducive to performance.
temperature: at this time of the year, it can be very hot in Alsace with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 24°C. Be sure to check the weather forecast accurately a few days before the race in order to adapt your equipment as best as possible.
services at the finish: teams of masseurs will offer to relieve the riders at the finish. The finish line will also be marked by a party with various activities that the runners will also be able to discover along the course
