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Running Races in Queenstown: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Queenstown2 established annual road races in Queenstown. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Queenstown
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Marathon | Marathon, Half marathon, 10K | November | Almost entirely on trails and cycleways beside Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River; point-to-point finish in the Queenstown Gardens. |
| Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon | Marathon, Half marathon, 15K | February | Serious alpine trail race with over 2,000 m of climbing on the full distance. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Queenstown use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Queenstown?
- Queenstown Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K), normally held in November. Almost entirely on trails and cycleways beside Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River; point-to-point finish in the Queenstown Gardens.
- Are there 10K races in Queenstown?
- Yes. Queenstown Marathon (November).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.