Queenstown marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, varied winds ahead
Runners will face a temperature range from 52°F at the start to 58°F at the finish, with average humidity at 68%. Winds will be light, maxing out at 8 mph with variable crosswinds, particularly during the final miles. Adjust pacing for the challenging headwinds from miles 10 to 26, and consider staying conservative in the early miles to manage energy on the rolling terrain.
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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.
