Marathon Course Update

We’re excited to welcome you to the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS soon!
Before race day, we wanted to share an important update for your Marathon course.

Recent heavy rain and snow in the region have left the southern section of the Lake Hayes Trail under a significant amount of water. Due to this, we have made a course update to bypass the submerged 500-metre section of the Lake Hayes Trail.

What’s Changed?

• The start and finish remain the same: Millbrook Resort to Queenstown Recreational Ground.
• At approximately 11km into the marathon course, you will continue along Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road to the end, pass by the Lake Hayes Pavilion, then head along the eastern side of Lake Hayes Trail (removing the southern section of the Lake Hayes Trail) See course map below.
• Aid stations and toilets remain in place along the updated course route.
• The Spectator location will move slightly from the Wakatipu Rowing Club to the Lake Hayes Pavilion and will be at the 13.5km mark of the marathon course. Access is via Lake Hayes-Arrow Jct. Hwy. See Spectator map here.
• You’ll still soak up those iconic Queenstown views - think alpine peaks, shimmering lakes, and a finish through the beautiful Queenstown Gardens and town centre, without getting your feet too wet!
• Check out the updated course map so you know what to expect on race day. Courses will be clearly marked but we advise taking the time to familiarise yourself with the updated map.

Thank you, we’re looking forward to a fantastic race day.