FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Patrice Malloy
Malloy Marketing Group
(760) 635-2833
Thom Gilligan
Marathon Tours and Travel
(617) 242-7845
Marathon Tours and Travel Issues "Last Call"
for Medoc Marathon Entries
BOSTON - (April 7, 2006) - North American runners looking to gain entry
into the Medoc Marathon, known as the world's zaniest 26.2-mile moving
party, have only a couple of more weeks to do so, announced Marathon Tours
and Travel officials. All of the entries from North America must be
submitted to the French race via Marathon Tours by Thursday, April 20,
2006.
Set for Saturday, September 9, 2006, Le Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc is
notorious for its rare blend of wine tasting and marathon running, or a
version thereof. The sip and run spectacle features an outlandishly
costumed field and is so popular that it consistently sells out months in
advance. Only 100 of the 8,000 entries are allotted to North American
participants.
"It's by far the most fun you can have with your running shoes on," said
Thom Gilligan, president of Marathon Tours and Travel. Routed through 59
vineyards and the fabled villages of France's Bordeaux region, the course
description reads much like a wine list with landmarks and vineyards, such
as; Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Lynch-Bages and
Pichon Longueville, among others.
Runners are treated to wine stops at every mile, raw oysters, live music
and other assorted merriment along the way, some of which is more enjoyable
and palatable than others. "The Medoc Marathon is also known as the world's
longest marathon for obvious reasons," said Gilligan.
The Marathon Tours Medoc Marathon travel package includes: a six-night stay
in Bordeaux, guided tours of historic chateaus and vineyards, wine tasting,
fine dining and coach transportation. For more information, visit
www.MarathonTours.com or call (800) 444-4097.
Marathon Tours and Travel, the leading marathon tour operator in the U.S.,
offers comprehensive travel packages to marathons worldwide including,
Antarctica, Easter Island and the Safaricom Marathon in Kenya, the only
marathon run entirely within a game park.
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