Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins de Beaune

A race through the Burgundy crus

The Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins de Beaune was born in 1986 at the initiative of the athletics section of the Société d'Émulation Beaunoise (S.E.B.). During this first edition, 450 runners set off on the rolling roads of the Côte de Beaune vineyards. Since then, the event has continued to grow, reaching a historic record of 2,475 runners in 2014 and now bringing together over 5,000 participants including the various events.

A course in the heart of the vineyards

The half-marathon course (21.1 km) follows the characteristic rolling roads of the Côte de Beaune, crossing the most prestigious villages and appellations of Burgundy: Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, and Monthélie. This route, modified in 2001 to offer an even more spectacular course, allows runners to discover exceptional wine landscapes while measuring themselves against the slopes of the Burgundy hills.

Les Foulées and the 10 km

In addition to the half-marathon, the event offers 'Les Foulées' (10.4 km), a more accessible race that allows a wider audience to join the celebration. Both races share part of the common course through the vineyards before separating. Refreshment points are available along the course, and the finish line is in Beaune in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

An event rooted in the November festivities

The Semi-Marathon de la Vente des Vins is part of the festivities of the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction and the Trois Glorieuses. The race takes place on Saturday, the day before the Wine Auction, and contributes to the buzz that takes over Beaune during this exceptional weekend. Runners from all over France — mainly from Burgundy, Franche-Comté, Île-de-France, and Rhône-Alpes — take the opportunity to attend the weekend's festivities.