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?
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
99% Sold! Limited Marathon Entries Avaliable
The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Half Marathon and Cigna New Zealand 10km are now both SOLD OUT.
Introducing Medal Perks!
We want to encourage you to show off your well-earned medal with Medal Perks! Simply show your Air New Zealand...
Air New Zealand Queenstown Marathon training with Matilda Rice
For ASICS Ambassador, Matilda Rice, the past year has been full of major achievements.
