2026 Queenstown Marathon

Come for the race, stay for the post-run reward: crisp November air, golden larches in Arrowtown, and the Remarkables reflecting off Lake Wakatipu. After you cross the line, trade your medal for a flat white at a lakeside café, then wander the village's wine bars for a Central Otago pinot noir. It's spring here, so days are mild and trails are blooming — the perfect excuse to stretch your legs on a Queenstown Hill walk before you head home.