The Wine Sales Half-Marathonof the Hospices de Beaune

Wine Sales Half-Marathon

In November, take part in the Vente des Vins de Beaune half-marathon, the most prestigious race in Burgundy.

The Wines of Hospices de Beaune Half Marathon takes in the hilly roads typical of the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. The runners pass through some of Burgundy’s most prestigious places and villages (Pommard, Meursault, Volnay), which combine with the conviviality and folk atmosphere of this event. Musical entertainment and tastings enhance the race.

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History of the Beaune Wine Sale Half Marathon

In 1986 the half-marathon of the Wines sales of Beaune was created under the impetus of the Athletics Section of the Societé d’Emulation Beaunoise (S.E.B.). 450 runners took part in this first edition. In 1989, the route ran between Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton. In 2001, this was modified and now takes in the roads to Pommard, Volnay, Meursault and Monthélie. Since the creation of this event, the number of participants has continued to rise, reaching an all-time high of 2,475 runners in 2014! Every year, more than 5,000 participants, mainly from the Bourgogne, Franche-Comté, Île de France and Rhône Alpes regions, set off on the Semi (21.100 km) and Foulées (10.400 km) courses. Take up the challenge!

And the 2025 Half Marathon?

Why not follow Anne-Laure in her running posts around Beaune?

All distances for the Vente des Vins half-marathon

A challenge for everyone

The weekend's races

Half Marathon
START: Saturday 2pm Avenue de la république Distance: 21.100 km Finish: Forum des sports Find out more
Foulées Beaunoises
Start: Saturday 1.40pm Avenue de la république Distance: 10.400km Finish: Forum des sports Find out more
Youth Races
Start: Friday 8.30 am Sports Forum Distance: 1500 m Finish: Sports Forum Find out more
Night jogging
START: Friday 6pm Place de la Halle Distance: 4 km Finish: Place de la Halle Find out more
Hiking
Start: Saturday 9:00 am Nordic Walking 10 km Start: Saturday 9:30 am Family walk 8 km Finish: Sports Forum Find out more
Canicross
START: Saturday 10am Sports Forum Distance: 6 km Finish: Sports Forum Find out more
Night-time orienteering race
START: Friday 6.30pm Square des Lions Urban Night Race 3 circuits: 4, 6 and 8 km Finish: Square des Lions Find out more Please note that places are limited. Please note

A race appreciated by the people of Beaune

And well worth the trip to Burgundy

Session 2025

The Beaune Wine Sale Half Marathon has become a sporting event and a not-to-be-missed event for many runners who take advantage of their stay in Beaune to indulge their sporting passion, but also to spend the weekend discovering the town’s assets, its wealth and its specialities.

The place to be for celebrities and stars

Political figures, sports personalities (including Marie-José Perec in 2014, Sergueï Bubka and Jason Lamy Chappuis in 2015), people from the world of the arts, … come également pour la vente des vins, prêent;au jeu du Semi marathon et des Foulées Beaunoises et, le soir venu, participent à the gala evening at the Meursault chateau, during which an auction is held in aid of two associations, one local and one national, to which the proceeds from the sale of two days’ worth of Meursault’s finest vintages are donated.

They ran the Half Marathon

Many well-known athletes and personalities made the trip to run through the vineyards of the Beaune Côte.

The Beaunois, as well as the visitors, had the pleasure of seeing Marie-José Pérec again, who is now a regular at our half-marathon. In 2016, she was delighted by the warm welcome she received from the people of Beaune and by the special atmosphere during the weekend of the Wine Sale. The 2019 vintage of this legendary race was particularly lively thanks to the presence of Philippe Candeloro, who delighted with his verve and dynamism. Fabrice Guy, former Nordic Combiné Champion, Laurent Brochard, cyclist, Eric Blanc, rugby player and creator of the Eden Park preêt-à-porter brand, Jean-François Lamour, former minister and Olympic sabre champion, Sébastien Fouras, world champion freestyle skier, Fabien Canu, judoka étaient les sportifs confirmés de cette édition. Valérie Mairesse, a columnist on Laurent Ruquier’s Grosses Têtes, was also part of the adventure.

And for those who don't run

What to do at the weekend

of the Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale

An Expo village, the Festivinales village, is being organised on the finish site of the Wine Sale Half Marathon. Runners and visitors alike will be able to discover the products of the Half Marathon, regional products and a wide range of running-related items, as well as enjoying the many events and musical groups that will be taking place in the Village. The following events will be on offer:

Village sound system with an animator
Musical groups, dance companies
Beverages and on-site catering
Tasting of local produce Semi-marathon de la Vente des Vins de Beaune 2024

Find out more about our events

A weekend of celebrations and tastings

Beaune’s wineries and wine merchants are offering visitors a range of unusual tastings. This is often an opportunity to taste rare wines.

Book your oenological experiences during the Wine Sale

The half-marathon in figures

7,921 participants à l’événement (historic record)
- 2,475 runners in the Half Marathon
- 2,071 runners in the Foulées Beaunoises
- 2800 children in the Kids Races
- 230 walkers in the Half Marathon Rando
- 345 joggers in the Night Run

Generic origin of the runners :