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5 marathons off the beaten path for 2019

/ 07:00 PM January 20, 2019

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Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for something a little different this year, or trying to find the motivation for your first ever marathon, these five unusual marathons should help get you running in 2019.

Marathon du Medoc, France

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If you like to train hard as well as play hard, then the Marathon du Medoc might be for you. As well as ticking a marathon off your bucket list you’ll also get to enjoy the 26.2 miles with a glass of wine in hand, thanks to the many points along the circuits handing out glasses of French wine.

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Takes place Sept. 7, 2019. Registration opens in March.

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Big Five Marathon, South Africa

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Running in the African Savannah is the chance of a lifetime, although the location is as challenging as it is impressive. But with the chance to run with zebras, giraffes, antelopes and even lions, and enjoy a mini holiday after your marathon is done, the training will all be worth it.

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Takes place June 22, 2019. Registration open now.

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3 Laender Marathon

If you want to take in three countries with just one run, then try the 3 Laender, or 3 Country Marathon. Runners will start on Lindau Island, Germany, pass through Austria and Switzerland before heading back to Austria to finish at Casino Stadium in Bregenz. The route also provides a beautiful backdrop plus a flat ground for those who might be aiming for a personal best.

Takes place Oct. 6, 2019. Registration open now.

www.sparkasse-3-laender-marathon.at

Great Wall Marathon, China

Those looking for a real challenge can not only run a marathon, but run it alongside one of the most famous monuments in the world. Be prepared for plenty of uphill climbs and steps, but the payoff is a fantastic view, the chance to run through local villages, and of course to say that you’ve completed the Wall’s 5,164 historic steps.

Takes place May 18, 2019. Registration open now.

www.great-wall-marathon.com

Run Disneyland Paris Weekend, France

Unleash your inner child by running through the most magical place on Earth, Disneyland. Like its American counterpart, Disneyland Paris organizes a weekend of running events to get the whole family involved, from kids’ races and a 5 kilometers right through to a marathon. The course will take you through the Disneyland parks, with Disney entertainment provided throughout the course to put some extra fun into the run.

Takes place Sept. 19 to 22, 2019. Registration open now.

www.run.disneylandparis.com
JB

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