Flat out beautiful - Queenstown International Marathon

Sat, 16 Nov 2019

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.

After a sell-out event in 2018, demand for 2019 is expected to be high!

Why Run Queenstown?

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Seeing is believing

The most beautiful location for a marathon. Learn more.

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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

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Latest News

Official Jet Boat Partner

We are excited to welcome Shotover Jet to our family of amazing sponsors!

Training Tips from SQUADRUN

15 weeks to go, just over 100 days!

Our Volunteer Crew from Skyline Queenstown

Skyline Queenstown is the official sponsor behind the Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon Volunteer Crew.