Rules
The rules below apply to all competitors and all companions taking part in the events organized within the framework of the Medoc Marathon.
topart.1 Registrations:
REGISTRATION FORM TO BE FILLED OUT ON THE INTERNET SITE www.marathondumedoc.com THEN TO BE PRINTED OUT AND RETURNED WITH THE MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND RULES.
THE MEDOC IS RUN DISGUISED.
Non-members: only applications with the payment, a medical aptitude certificate or a photocopy (certified to be true by the person concerned) enclosed are processed. For members, enclose a photocopy of their membership when a medical examination is required, for other members enclose a medical certificate. If you wish to run in a group, send your bulletins in the same envelope.
Chateaux, Companies, Laboratories Challenges; contact us by post or fax to take part. You will be sent the rules documents.
Race open to runners born before 8 September 1987.
No applications will be processed at the race location or by phone or fax. Applications only online at the www.marathondumedoc.com web site.
N.B. The number of participants is limited.
The number of participants will be limited to 8,500.
Given the large number of applications, we cannot guarantee your application will be accepted Registration fees.
Payment for services:
Registration fees
France: €65 Inc. VAT; payment by cheque only.
European Union: €65 Inc. VAT; payment by credit card only on our web site www.marathondumedoc.com (payment via a secure page over the Caisse d’Epargne’s online payment system).
Other countries: €80 Inc. VAT; payment by credit card only on our web site www.marathondumedoc.com (payment via a secure page over the Caisse d’Epargne’s online payment system).
No refunds will be made.
art.2 Race Number Marketplace
Foreword
For numerous reasons, some competitors who registered correctly decide not to come to the race. In this case the AMCM gives them the possibility of selling their registrations.
The methodology is as follows:
The person concerned must:
1) Find a replacement himself/herself. To do this visit the forum on the Medoc Marathon site in the section "Race number marketplace".
2) Inform the AMCM by post that he/she is backing out and enclosing the following documents:
- the original of the registration confirmation and the access coupons sent to him/her by the AMCM;
- a new registration bulletin with the names and references of the replacement;
- the medical certificate for the replacement.
4) Settle any financial arrangements directly with the replacement. The AMCM does not refund any sums.
On reception of these documents, the AMCM will:
1) process applications arriving before 15 August at the latest;
2) change the name of the person the race number is assigned to;
3) send a new confirmation to the replacement only containing the access coupons originally ordered by the person backing out.
art.3 Race numbers
They are on a name basis. See the site for the method to follow.
You can make any changes to your initial registration up to 15 August at the latest.
Race numbers will be picked up at Cosec de Pauillac, on Friday 7 September from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm and Saturday from 7.00 am to 8.00 am for stragglers. Claims Office only Friday from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm.
Race numbers can only be picked up on presentation of the REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE forwarded to you at the latest in June with the Marathon presentation brochure.
N.B. No refund in case of cancellation
art.4 Medical aptitude certificate
N.B. Registration is subject to reception of a Medical aptitude certificate issued after 9 September 2006 (Photocopy certified by the authorized insured party). Members are dispensed. They must send a photocopy of their membership document.
topart.5 Start-finish
Start at 9.30 am at Les Quais de Pauillac and finish at the same place.
topart.6 Circuit
Hilly circuit with numerous gravel track sections (24%)
Circuit closed to traffic for the official duration of the race (6h30)
Runners are asked to obey the rules of the road and to remain within the official circuit.
The race will last at most 6 hours 30 minutes. Beyond this, the finish line will be closed and finishers will be neither ranked nor rewarded.
Check points are located on the circuit; any finisher not checked on the circuit will be neither ranked nor rewarded.
This race is for runners. If you just wish to walk, the Sunday walk is for you.
art.7 Bicycles prohibited
Given the narrowness of the roads, the numerous gravel tracks and the large number of participants, the presence of bicycles is dangerous for runners' safety, all the more since the large number of refreshment stands make any personal assistance unnecessary.
Any runner with a bicycle will be disqualified and bicycles will be removed by the authorities.
art.8 Security
This is provided by the race officials, the Gendarmerie, Medoc Fire Brigade and the ACSO ham radio association.
Medical assistance is provided by 300 volunteers, 15 care tents and 5 mobile stations with the help of the Red Cross, the Pavillon de la Mutualité and the Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Podologists all recruited by the Association of Medoc Marathon Runner Doctors.
art.9 Timing, ranking, claims
Times will be recorded by a disposable electronic chip integrated in the race number that must not be folded to ensure correct operation.
Rankings will be displayed 30 mn after you finish the race. You can submit claims up to 19 September.
art.10 Drop-outs
Any runner wishing to drop out must go to a Ham radio operator station located every 2 km at each refreshment stand or to the medical tents. A shuttle will take you to the finish.
topart.11 Reward at the finish
All disguised finishers will be rewarded within a race time of 6 hours 30 minutes.
This time is easily sufficient for even a beginner marathon runner to enjoy the:
- 22 refreshment stands
- 23 vintage wines
- 55 events
- 50 chateaux visited or viewed on the circuit
- Medoc attic, pudding, oysters, steak, cheese, grapes, ice cream etc.
N.B. THE FINISH LINE IS CLOSED AFTER 6 AND A HALF HOURS OF RACING. THERE WILL BE NO RANKING OR REWARD AFTER THAT DURATION (the 3,200 volunteers thank you in advance)
art.12 Prizes
At 4.30 pm in Cosec of Pauillac
N.B.: prizes will only be given to runners present, not to those represented.
Weight in wine to the Men's and Women's race winners.
A case of vintage wine to the first 5 in each category.
A case of wine to the first 3 in the Chateaux Challenges, Company Challenges, Laboratory Challenges.
A case of wine to the first three couples.
The heaviest disguises will be rewarded at the finish line with a case of wine. The best three will be rewarded on the podium with purchase coupons of Champion supermarkets.
Draw while prizes are being given out for numerous prizes; Wine, multimedia, Travels and Marathon invitations, Flight tickets. Draw reserved for runners present (draw tickets given to runners at the entrance to the prize giving).
art.13 Special rankings
Handisport (separate ranking)
Legitimate couple (man and woman) by adding their times
Chateaux, Company and Laboratory Challenges by adding the 5 best times, Ladies Challenge (Cumulated Chateaux, Company and Laboratory challenges) on the basis of the best 3 times.
Prizes may not be cumulated.
No club or team ranking outside the challenges
art.14 Insurance
Organizers have taken out civil liability insurance with AGF, the official insurer of the Medoc Marathon
This insurance does not cover personal accidents of contestants.
art.15 Charities
Each year we provide logistical and financial support to numerous charities in the expo village; help for children, the fight against cancer, organ donations, transplants, Courir Pour Toi, etc.
topart.16 Image rights
The organization reserves the right to use the photos and videos taken during the race to promote the Medoc Marathon as well as the related sporting and medical events. By registering for one of these events you waive your right to these images.
topart.17 CNIL
In line with the French law on Use of Personal Data dated 6 January 1978, you are entitled to access and rectify any personal data concerning you.
We may provide your information to other companies or associations from whom you may receive proposals. If you do not wish this just write to us indicating your surname, forename and if possible your race number.
