Welcome to the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon.
An annual running festival set in the stunning Queenstown Lakes district on Saturday 16 November 2024. One of the most scenic marathons in the world!
Why Run Queenstown?

Run Appy
Updated App with live athlete tracking and all the event info you need.
Run easy
At pace or at your leisure.
70% hard packed trails and 30% on road surfaces combined with a mainly flat gradient.
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.
Come to play
Indulge yourself in the fun, thrills and flavours of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destination for kids and adults alike.
Latest News

Queenstown Marathon Returns in Style
The world’s most beautiful marathon lived up to its reputation, with blue skies and stunning trails highlighting the ninth edition...

Daniel Jones and Hannah Oldroyd Repeat Success at 2023 Queenstown Marathon
Daniel Jones and Hannah Oldroyd made it back-to-back wins at the 2023 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon, both...

Thousands Set To Run Scenic Queenstown Marathon This Weekend
More than 11,000 registered runners are set to descend on the Queenstown Lakes District this Saturday, 18 November for the...