Flat out beautiful - Queenstown International Marathon

Sat, 17 Nov 2018

Welcome to the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.

Set between the backdrop of the world renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, and taking in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region on hard packed cycle trails, this is truly a flat out beautiful course.

2018 is our 5th Anniversary, so come and celebrate with us!

Why Run Queenstown?

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Seeing is believing

The most beautiful location for a marathon. Learn more.

shirts

High style

The most stunning merch range in the game. Learn more.

Finish smiling

A social vibe that continues on past the finish line. Learn more.

start

Awesome foursome

4 distances to choose from.
42.2km | 21km | 10km | 3km

Run Appy

Updated App with live athlete tracking and all the event info you need.

Medal motivation

A finisher medal for every runner. Learn more.

Run easy

At pace or at your leisure.

70% hard packed trails and 30% on road surfaces combined with a mainly flat gradient.

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Run inspired

Soak up the awe inspiring mountains, pristine lakes and stunning country side of the Queenstown Lakes District.

This is the world’s most scenic marathon.

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Come to play

Indulge yourself in the fun, thrills and flavours of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destination for kids and adults alike.

Discover Queenstown

Final approach...

Hug it out, you earn't it

Picture perfect day

Pre race stretch sesh

Stunning Queenstown nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu

Get your landing gear ready...

Volunteers are the best

Not your average aid station

Latest News

Elite Women's Field Highlights

Mel Aitken (Wellington) headlines the elite runners at the fifth anniversary running of the Air New Zealand Queenstown International marathon,...

Getting to your start line

We want to make sure everyone gets to their start line easily on race day so you can start your...

Bag drop service

If you're planning on using the bag drop service, here's how it works: