Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges.
The Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon is a Saturday-afternoon race on the weekend of the Hospices de Nuits wine auction: two loops through the grands crus of the Côte de Nuits, each one running inside the walled Clos de Vougeot. The profile is flat, gently rolling vineyard country; what makes the race hard is its length, not its gradients.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
Start and finish are on rue des Cousins Grandné in Nuits-Saint-Georges, at about 245 metres. After a short loop through town, the first lap heads north above the villages through the vineyards, rising almost imperceptibly to about 265 metres at the Clos de Vougeot around kilometre 6. It comes back on the lower road through Vosne-Romanée, where the course leaves the 10 km route at around kilometre 8.5.
The second lap starts with a loop south of Vosne-Romanée, the lowest part of the course at about 242 metres, passes back through Nuits and then climbs gently to the Clos de Vougeot a second time, reaching the day's high point again around kilometre 17. From there the last four kilometres drift down through Vosne-Romanée to the finish. The whole course gathers about 130 metres of climbing, the organiser says 100; there is nothing on it you would call a hill.
What makes the race is where it is. The organiser counts more than 60 appellations along the way, the Romanée-Conti, the Grands Echézeaux and La Tâche among them, and the course runs inside the walled enclosure of the Château du Clos de Vougeot. The whole town is celebrating its wine auction that weekend: music along the route, gastronomic refreshment stations, a fancy-dress contest, and a bottle of Burgundy for every finisher.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
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Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon.
Start under control
On a course with no real climb, even effort is everything. Both runs up to the Clos de Vougeot gain only about 20 metres over several kilometres; take them on feel rather than locking onto a pace, and take the seconds back on the gently falling return legs through Vosne-Romanée.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided on the second lap. After the loop south of Vosne-Romanée you run back through Nuits, past the finish area, and then out to the Clos de Vougeot for a second time, about seven kilometres away. Whoever can still hold pace here makes the time; the last four kilometres to the finish fall slightly and carry you home.
Spend what is left
The trap is the party. The start is at 14:00, twenty minutes after the 10 km field, and the atmosphere in town and the music along the route pull hard on the first lap. Get carried away and you pay for it on the second trip to the Clos de Vougeot. Mind the cut-off too: anyone reaching Vosne-Romanée after more than 1:15 is diverted onto the 10 km course.
Training plan for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon: 12-week build
Build the base
For most age-group runners the half marathon takes between 1:30 and 2:30, a continuous aerobic effort just below threshold. The course is flat, with long, barely visible rises; it asks for no climbing strength, but for the ability to hold a pace for a long time without fading.
Train race pace
The race-deciding stretch is the second run out to the Clos de Vougeot between kilometres 13 and 17. Fatigue has set in, the road rises slightly, and the field has spread out. Train for it with long runs that finish with a section at race pace, and with tempo runs of 40 to 60 minutes on rolling tarmac, so that you learn to run even effort rather than even pace.
Rehearse the course
The race is in mid-March, so the build-up falls entirely in winter. Key sessions happen in the cold and often in the dark; plan them where you can run steadily. The start is in the afternoon: do at least one long run at the race start time after a normal morning, so you know what to eat beforehand and when.
Arrive fresh
Refreshments are at around kilometres 6, 8.5, 12, 17 and 19. Practise drinking from a cup on the move in training, so that you never have to stop at the tables.
Courses
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Everything about Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges.
How long is Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon?
Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon is 21.1 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon have?
Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon has around 130 m of elevation gain over 21.1 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon?
Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon is classified as Flat, averaging 6.2 vertical metres per kilometre. 50% of the route is flat, 25% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon a loop course?
Yes, Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon course?
Yes. The Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon?
Preparation for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon should account for 21.1 km, 130 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon?
The pacing strategy for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon should reflect 21.1 km, 130 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges take place?
Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges takes place on March 13, 2027.
Where does Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges take place?
Semi-Marathon et 10 km Foulées Delin de Nuits-Saint-Georges takes place in Nuits-Saint-Georges, France.
Which distances does Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon offer?
Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon offers 2 distances — Semi-Marathon: 21.1 km; 10 km Foulées Delin: 10 km.
How do I register for Nuits-Saint-Georges Half Marathon?
Registration runs through the organiser: semi-nuits-st-georges.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
