Percorso e dislivello

The Queenstown Marathon is a stunning scenic course that takes runners through New Zealand's adventure capital, featuring the iconic Coronet Peak climb early in the race. The route showcases breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu, surrounding mountains, and the Remarkables range, with the challenging ascent followed by fast descent sections and scenic valley running along the Shotover River.

Superficie: road Profilo: Collinare

Meteo

Temperatura 16°C

Umidità 65%

Probabilità di pioggia 35%

Late spring in Queenstown brings mild temperatures with crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons. Variable weather is common, with potential for sun, wind, and occasional rain typical of the Southern Lakes region.

Queenstown

Storie e Leggende

A New Addition to the Calendar

2015 Origin

Launched in 2015, the Queenstown Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Queenstown, attracting runners drawn to its scenic routes and challenging terrain and the energy of an event still finding its identity.

The Hills That Break You

Course

With 1280m of elevation gain, the Queenstown Marathon is not a course for the faint-hearted. The climbs are where races are won and lost — where the gap between training and undertrained reveals itself without mercy. Locals say the course doesn't beat you; it just waits for you to beat yourself.

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Curiosità

▸ The race features the infamous Coronet Peak climb at kilometer 8, gaining 350 meters in less than 3km, with grades exceeding 12%
▸ Queenstown Marathon is often called the most scenic marathon in the Southern Hemisphere, with Lake Wakatipu panoramas throughout
▸ The race sells out within weeks due to its limited capacity and global reputation among running enthusiasts
▸ Professional pacing teams guide runners at various target times, including sub-4-hour pace groups

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