The Queenstown Marathon is an international running festival consisting of a full marathon 42km a half marathon 21km plus a 10km and a 2.2km kids fun run. By Hayden Shearman // Compared to the mountains that surround it, the Queenstown Marathon course looks decidedly flat.Its meandering riverside trails, long straight country roads, and million dollar lakefront views suggest “easy day out”. The Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon in Queenstown has full marathon, 30km and half marathon and 6.5km Moke Lake Run on Saturday, 20 February 2021. Set between the backdrop of the world renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, and taking in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region on hard packed cycle trails, this is truly a flat out beautiful course. Queenstown Gardens, Park Street 3:30pm. But be warned … from someone who watched the final 7k of the 2014 race from inside an ambulance, this marathon course can bite. Map: Queenstown Marathon - Full Course Map. Where are the aid stations located on course? Marathon Course Death Ridge Long Spur Pipeline Bridge Sefferstown Moke Lake Road turnoff Approx 7km from Queenstown 42km ­ Qtown Pickup 35 Shotover Street ­ 6.15am Take the Glenorchy Road to Moke Lake. We've created free training programs to make it super easy: Full Marathon Course Overview: Easy running on a mainly flat course, with a few undulations to keep it interesting. Prize Giving. Queenstown Recreation Ground Sun 18 Nov 2018. 9:00am– 1:00pm. Kids aged 5-12 can run a marathon! Over 8, 10 or 12 weeks kids will run 40km, then on Saturday 18 November they'll complete the final 2.2km in front of friends and family, finishing under the main Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon finish gantry on the Recreation Ground. Elevation (metres) A r r o w R i v e r Elevation Finish Queenstown Recreational Ground 3km 7km 10.5km 13.5km 29.5km km 18km 35.5km 39km 21km 26.5km 33.5km 500 400 300 200 0km 5km 10km 15km 20km 25km 30km 35km 40km Queenstown Queenstown, known as the “Adventure Capital of the World", will impress you from the moment you step off the plane! After a sell-out event in 2018, demand for 2019 is expected to be high! Queenstown … COURSE: The course starts at The Avenue, Millbrook Resort and finishes at the Queenstown Memorial Centre Recreation Ground.It is a bit hilly and challenging; and offers a unique mix of running terrain, with 70% of the course on smooth hard packed trails and 30% on road. It was my third marathon and I looked forward to completing it while surrounded by NZ's stunning Southern Alps. Located on the South Island, it offers a myriad of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Yes the Queenstown International Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km courses have been officially measured in accordance with AIMS measurement procedure. Take in the stunning views in Queenstown Marathon. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Welcome to the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon. Course: 5 Organization: 1 Fans: 2 T. H. from live in Queenstown, NZ (but from Minneapolis, (12/9/06) 4-5 previous marathons | 1 Queenstown Marathon I was excited for this race. The course offers a unique mix of running terrain, with 70% of the course on smooth hard packed trails and 30% on road. Info Desk Open. The entire event takes place on the private Ben Lomond High Country Station which is not normally accessible to the public. The Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon is the country’s most scenic race. Kids Run start. Set in the stunning world-renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, celebrated as being some of New Zealand’s finest skiing areas. Moke Lake is about 14km from Queenstown. Speargrass Flat Rd 8:20am: Air New Zealand Full Marathon start: Millbrook Resort 1:00pm. There will be 11 aid stations on the marathon course, 5 on the half-marathon and New First Half Marathon courses and 2 on the 10km course. Shotover Moonlight 42km Course Map Tunnel #1 - Siphon 5.5km. NZ Sotheby's RE Half Marathon start. Queenstown Gardens Course Hard Packed Trail/Dirt Road Sealed Road Aid Station/Toilet km from start Legend Full marathon.