New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown, New Zealand
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15 Nov 2025
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08:20
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Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km)
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Race Overview

Renowned as one of the world's most scenic marathons, the Queestown Marathon, set against the backdrop of the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, traverses Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, Shotover River, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown Gardens, finishing in central Queenstown. It offers a mix of hard-packed trails (70%) and road running (30%), with a predominantly flat gradient and some undulations. Prices are in NZD.

Course Information

Elevation Details

  • Total Elevation Gain:
    443

Notable Landmarks

  • Lake Wakatipu,
  • Queenstown Gardens,
  • Skyline Queenstown,
  • Arrowtown
Weather & Atmosphere
Average Temperature
14
Temperature Range
4
to
22
Season
spring
Participants
10,000
Support Rating
6/10
Temperature Feel
warm
Race Information

Location Details

Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Country: New Zealand

Other Race Distances

Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
10K (6.2 miles / 10 km)
Other

Boston Marathon Status

This is a Boston Marathon Qualifier race
Accommodation

Estimated Hotel Cost

150 USD per night

Registration Requirements

Race Requirements

Minimum Age:18 years
Time Limit:07:00

Eligibility

Age 18+

Required Documents

Photo ID

Entry Methods

Online through official portal

Cancellation & Refund Policy

45% refund available until 2025-08-22

22% refund available until 2025-10-04

No refunds after 2025-10-04

Additional Information

Prices in NZD

Starting point for Marathon: The Avenue, Millbrook Resort

Queenstown is known as the "Adventure Capital of the World," offering activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, and jet boating.​

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