Queenstown Marathon

Road Running and Trail Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km with up to 420 m D+ in Queenstown (Otago, New Zealand)

LocationQueenstown, Otago, New ZealandShow on map(45.0312° S, 168.6626° E)
Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +420 m

Queenstown Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Queenstown, Otago, NZ focused on Road Running and Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +210 m D+), and 10 km Run (10 km, +90 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (queenstown-marathon.co.nz).

Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonTrail Running42.2 km+420 m101 m - 277 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonTrail Running21.1 km+210 m104 m - 192 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 km RunRoad Running10 km+90 m107 m - 145 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+420 m D+
Elevation loss
-420 m D-
Altitude range
101 m - 277 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 3.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+420 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS45.0312° S, 168.6626° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 101 m to 277 m above sea level (+420 m D+, -420 m D-)

Peak: 277 m·at 26.4 km·Ø 2 %
101 m160 m218 m277 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km277 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Queenstown Marathon take place?

Queenstown Marathon takes place in Queenstown, Otago, NZ (start area at coordinates 45.0312° S, 168.6626° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Queenstown Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +210 m D+), and 10 km Run (10 km, +90 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Queenstown Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +420 m of elevation gain and -420 m of elevation loss, ranging between 101 m and 277 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Queenstown Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (queenstown-marathon.co.nz).