Marathon des Cotes du Rhone ★ 4.4
A half-marathon and marathon running race staged through the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage and Tournon-sur-Rhone each autumn, with wine tastings at aid stations along the route. Runners sample Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Hermitage wines at designated tasting stops and receive a wine-tasting package at the finish. One of several 'wine marathons' in France, combining sport and cellar tourism.
Tip: Register in spring as places fill quickly. The scenic route through the terraced Hermitage hill is unforgettable from a pace below 6 minutes per kilometre.