Queenstown Marathon
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NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon
NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS is an annual running festival held in the Queenstown Lakes district. The event is scheduled to return on Saturday 14 November 2026.
The festival offers multiple race distances:
- 42 km marathon
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- 2.2 km kids run
The course is routed largely on hard packed cycle trails and lies between the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges. The route takes in several local highlights, including Millbrook resort, Arrowtown, Lakes Hayes, the Shotover River, Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens, and finishes in the heart of Queenstown.
Event services include an updated app with live athlete tracking and event information. Every participant who completes their race receives a finisher medal. The event description also notes a merchandise range and a social atmosphere that continues after the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.