On 11 September 2022
The Half-Marathon of the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction takes the hilly roads which are so typical of the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. The runners cross the most prestigious places and villages in Burgundy (Pommard, Meursault, Volnay) that provide the blend of friendship and folk atmosphere for the event. Musical entertainment and tastings add to the race.
History of the Beaune Wine Auction Half-Marathon
In 1986, the challenge of the Beaune Wine Auction Half-Marathon was created under the impetus of the Athletics Section of the Beaune Emulation Society (SEB). 450 runners took the start line for this first edition. In 1989, the course was held between Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton. In 2001, it was modified and now follows the roads of Pommard, Volnay, Meursault and Monthélie. Since the creation of this challenge, the number of participants has continued increasing, reaching its record of 2475 runners ready to rise to the challenge in 2014!
The 2022 Wine Sale Half-Marathon
The 2022 edition will take place on 18 and 19 November 2022. Registration will be open on 1 June. It's time to get ready. Why not follow Anne-Laure in her running posts around Beaune?
Beaune Wine Auction Half-Marathon
A SPORTS EVENT THAT’S BOTH RECOGNISED AND RENOWNED ...
The Beaune Wine Auction Half-Marathon became a sporting event and an unmissable gathering for many runners who enjoy their foray into the Beaune region to satisfy their passion for sport as well as to discover, over the course of the weekend, the many attributes of the town, its riches and specialities.
A SPORTING EVENT THAT WELCOMES MORE THAN 7500 PARTICIPANTS OVER THE WEEKEND
To get a large number of people involved in the event, several tests have been introduced over the years to enrich the traditional event programme:
Les Foulées Beaunoises
- A 10.4 km race that follows the same course as the Half-Marathon on a shorter route.
- Starts:
- Saturday 19 November 2022
- At 2.00pm
- Avenue de la République
- Finishes:
- Forum des Sports
- See the route
- Register (from 1 June 2022)
Young people’s races
They take place all day on Friday and are reserved for students from Beaune, i.e. nearly 2500 aspiring runners.
- Distance: 1500 to 3000 m
- Starts:
- Friday 18 November 2022
- Forum des Sports
- Finishes:
- Forum des Sports
Night-time running
On Friday evening, this night race lets you discover in a sporty, original way the old town and ramparts of Beaune (France).
- Distance: 4 km
- Starts:
- Friday 18 November 2022
- At 6.00pm
- Place de la Halle
- Finishes:
- Place de la Halle
- Route through the old town of Beaune and its ramparts
- Bring a flashlight
"Randos du Semi"
2 hikes to satisfy everyone during this major festive weekend, between the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and Beaune Mountain.
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Family walk
- Distance: 8 km
- Starts:
- Saturday 19 November 2022
- At 9.30am
- Forum des Sports
- Finishes:
- Forum des Sports
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The Nordic Walk
- Distance: 10 km
- Starts:
- Saturday 19 November 2022
- Forum des Sports
- At 9.30am
- Finishes:
- Forum des Sports
Participation is free and reserved for adults and accompanied children over the age of 10.
Cani-cross
A discipline that’s been popular for a few years now, cani-cross is reserved for runners accompanied by their dog. A real bond between people and animals to discover a nature route, mixing vineyards and countryside.
- Distance: 6 km
- Starts:
- Saturday 19 November 2022
- At 10.00am
- Forum des Sports
- Finishes:
- Forum des Sports
The Half-Marathon: celebrity get-together
Celebrities from politics, sport (including Marie-José Perec in 2014, Sergey Bubka and Jason Lamy Chappuis in 2015), the arts ... and who also come for the wine auction, join in the Half-Marathon and Beaune Strides and, in the evening, attend the gala event at the Château de Meursault, during which evening event an auction takes place in support of two associations, one local, one national, to which are donated all the profits from the sales of two jeroboams of Meursault’s finest wines.
The half marathon in figures (data for 2014)
- 7921 participants in the event (historical record):
• 2475 runners in the Half-Marathon• 2071 runners in Beaune Strides
• 2800 children in the Youth Races
• 230 walkers in the Half-Hike
• 345 joggers in the Night Jog
- Geographical origin of runners:
• 49% from Burgundy• 39% from other regions
• 12% from abroad
- Distribution women/men:
• 25.5% women• 74.5% men
Events based around the Beaune Wine Auction Half-Marathon
An Expo Village is being organised on the arrival site of the Wine Auction Half-Marathon. Runners and visitors can discover the products derived from the Half-Marathon, regional products, many articles related to running, and enjoy the multiple events and musical groups that surround this Village.The activities on offer:
- Village PA system with organiser- Music groups, dance companies
- Snack bar and restaurant on site
- Tasting of local produce
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