The Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon 2026

The Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon runs point to point from Clyde to the Cromwell Heritage Precinct on New Zealand’s Lake Dunstan Trail. The marathon begins at 8:00 AM, following buses that depart the finish area at 7:10 AM. This 42.2 km trail marathon is on a firm-packed path, not a technical mountain track, but requires significant effort, featuring approximately 800 m of elevation gain from start to finish. The course follows the trail corridor through Cromwell Gorge toward Cromwell, passing engineered trail sculptures before descending to a vineyard finish. A half marathon starts north of Hugo Bridge and shares the same Cromwell finish. The 10 km run/walk begins near Carrick Winery, offering options for experienced marathoners and those seeking a shorter trail challenge.