The Marathon du Vignoble d’Alsace is one of France’s most distinctive destination marathons, combining road running, vineyards, local gastronomy, costumes, music, and Alsatian village culture into a single festive race weekend. Held around Molsheim in Alsace, France, the event describes itself as one of the most festive races in June, and the format fully lives up to that identity: runners pass through vineyard landscapes, traditional villages, and gastro-wine refreshment stops that showcase local Alsatian specialties.
The race is organized by the Association du Marathon du Vignoble d’Alsace. The event is based in Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France, with the Marathon Village and finish area in Molsheim and different start locations depending on distance.
For runners, this is not just a marathon to race, but a marathon to experience. The full marathon covers 42.195 km through rolling Alsatian vineyard terrain, passing through 17 typical villages and featuring 12 gastro-wine stops along the route. The event encourages costumes, celebration, and conviviality, making it a strong fit for runners who want scenery and atmosphere as much as performance.
The weekend is also broad enough for many types of participants. Alongside the marathon, the event includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, children’s races, and the charitable “Marche du Cœur.” This makes it suitable for competitive runners, recreational runners, walkers, families, groups, and travelers who want to experience the Alsace wine route in a memorable way.
