Queenstown Marathon

The Queenstown Marathon is a 42.2km road race on New Zealand’s South Island. It begins at Millbrook Resort near Arrowtown and concludes at Queenstown Recreation Ground. The marathon starts in the morning for runners aged 18 and over, with an eight-hour window before the course closes in the afternoon. Walkers are welcome, with a Yellow start group designated for those intending to walk most or all of the distance. The course is largely flat with some undulations, making it more accessible than Queenstown’s mountainous surroundings might imply. It crosses historic Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, the Shotover River area, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens, and downtown Queenstown, with the Crown Range and The Remarkables visible along the route. Finishers receive a medal, age-group results are tracked, and the top three men and women compete for prize money based on gun time. The event adheres to Athletics New Zealand rules and Drug Free Sport NZ regulations, serving as both a destination event and a properly governed competition.