The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS returns on Saturday 14 November 2026, bringing runners and walkers together for one of Queenstown’s biggest annual sporting events.
Choose from four distances:
- 42.2km marathon
- 21.1km half marathon
- 10km
- 2.2km kids run
The courses showcase some of the region’s most memorable scenery, including Millbrook Resort, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, the Shotover and Kawarau rivers, Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. The marathon is mainly flat, with around 70% on smooth hard-packed trails and 30% on roads.
Event details
The 10km is scheduled to start at 7:30am, the half marathon at 8:00am, the marathon at 8:45am and the kids run at 1:00pm. Start locations vary by distance, and all events finish at Queenstown Recreation Ground.
The organiser advises that some 2026 timings remain subject to confirmation. Check the official event schedule, transport information and course details before race weekend.
View race options and enter on the official Queenstown Marathon website.