Every November, thousands of runners from around the world descend on the Queenstown Lakes district for what is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful marathons. The NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon, presented by ASICS, winds through some of the region's most iconic landscapes - past Millbrook Resort, through historic Arrowtown, around the shores of Lake Hayes, along the Shotover River, and finishing in the heart of Queenstown itself.
With four distances to choose from - 42km, 21km, 10km, and a kids' fun run - there's a place at the start line for everyone from seasoned runners to first-timers. The course is 70% hard-packed trail and 30% road, mostly flat, and consistently spectacular.
The Queenstown Trails Trust is the Official Charity behind the New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon, focused on creating a world-class trail network for walking and cycling. When registering, you have the ability to fundraise for the Queenstown Trails Trust by donating when prompted through our online registration system.
Learn more about the Queenstown Marathon.