Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux has a pleasant climate, consisting of warm summers and mild to cool winters. Average high temperatures in summer are in the 26C (80F) range, with nights that can cool off a bit. Winters average in the 10C (50F) range during the day. Snow and ice are rare. Summers can be on the dry site, but rain is fairly plentiful through the year.

Bordeaux is a popular visitor destination, so there’s a large variety of centrally located hotels. A good number of them are in central Bordeaux, located just north of City Hall. There’s another cluster near the train station. Some are located on the right bank as well.

For running purposes, try to stay east of Boulevard du Président Wilson, in order to easily access most of the best places to run in Bordeaux, notably the routes along the Garonne.

STORES

RunStore Bordeaux. Great running store, centrally located.

Bordeaux Strides. Running, fitness, triathlon. Involved with lots of events in Bordeaux.

Group Runs

A2 Running. Alice and Anne, running enthusiasts and hosts, lead group runs every Tuesday and Thursday, 19H30, from the Miroir d’Eau.

Good event calendar from the wonderful Foulées Bordeaux store.

Bordeaux has numerous running events throughout the year.

Marathon des Chateâux de Médoc. September. Famous for the marathon involving the drinking of lots of wine. “The world’s longest, booziest race”.

Marathon de Bordeaux Metropole. April. One of the most famous marathons in the world celebrating running at night!