NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Sat, Nov 14, 2026
New Zealand
Queenstown
100% asphalt
150m
2,200
queenstown-marathon.co.nz

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Road runs in New Zealand, Queenstown

Distances

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
150m
Running
Kids Run
40 km
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
150m
Running
10 km
10 km
Running
Kids Run
1 km

About

Set between the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges and taking in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region, the world’s most beautiful marathon offers 42.195km, 21.1km, 10km and a 2.2km Kids Run options.

Catering & aid stations

Water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration (superfruits), toilet facilities and first aid at Aid Stations. Red Bull at 1km (10km), 11km (half), 31km (marathon); Cola at Aid Stations 8, 9, 10 & 11.

Pacers

Pacers will be present with target times per start wave displayed on race day pacing boards and flagged pacers on course. Refer to the official event schedule on race day for wave start times and pacer routing details.

Results

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Surface mix

100% asphalt

Typical weather in Queenstown

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan19°11°

↑ 06:17

↓ 21:32

Feb19°10°

↑ 07:02

↓ 20:59

Mar17°9°

↑ 07:41

↓ 20:08

Apr14°6°

↑ 07:20

↓ 18:11

May9°3°

↑ 07:57

↓ 17:28

Jun5°0°

↑ 08:23

↓ 17:10

Jul4°-1°

↑ 08:19

↓ 17:24

Aug6°0°

↑ 07:43

↓ 17:57

Sep9°2°

↑ 06:49

↓ 18:34

Oct12°3°

↑ 06:52

↓ 20:10

Nov15°6°

↑ 06:07

↓ 20:54

Dec18°9°

↑ 05:53

↓ 21:28

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Race bib
Finisher medal
Event T-shirt

Timing chip
Event day parking
Event shuttle (available for purchase)

FAQ

What distances are offered at the Queenstown Marathon?

42.195km Marathon, 21.0975km Half Marathon, 10km, and a 2.2km Kids Run.

When is the 2026 race scheduled?

The main marathon is scheduled for 15 November 2025; the 2026 edition will typically follow in November.

Can I withdraw my entry and get a refund?

Yes, refunds are available until the specified withdrawal dates: 45% refund by 23 August 2026, 22% refund by 4 October 2026; after that, no refunds are offered.

Are there aid stations on the course?

Yes, there are 11 aid stations on the marathon course, 5 on the half marathon, and 2 on the 10km, providing water, PURE Electrolyte Hydration, toilet facilities, and first aid.