Queenstown marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up later
Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to 60°F by the finish, with a humidity level at 68%. Wind will be light, peaking at 8 mph, so it won't significantly affect pacing. With challenging hills, particularly the climbs at miles 11 and 16, runners should pace conservatively early to conserve energy for those tough segments and hydrate frequently as the temperature climbs.
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Race Info
The Queenstown Marathon runs each November through New Zealand's Central Otago region, starting at Millbrook Resort and finishing at Queenstown Recreation Ground. The course is roughly 70% hard-packed trail and 30% road, passing through Arrowtown and along Lake Hayes and the Shotover River before reaching Queenstown Gardens. Jack Moody set the men's course record of 2:25:02 in 2025, and Bara Styblova holds the women's record at 2:48:31 from the same year. The race weekend also includes a half marathon, 10km, and kids' run.
