RACE DATE: November 18, 2023
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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. Regular running shoes are fine for this course. Trail running shoes are an acceptable alternative.
The course takes in the best highlights of the region including Millbrook, Arrowtown, Arrow River, Lake Hayes, Old Shotover Bridge, Twin Rivers trail, Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens. Keep your eyes open for sheep dotting the countryside...it is picturesque!
RACE ENTRY FEE: You will be provided with a special code to register for the race after we receive your booking. This special fee includes the VIP Race Transfer to the start.
NOTE: A VIP Race Transfer is for only those who purchase their entry with Marathon Tours & Travel. If you register directly with the race, then you should also purchase the shuttle bus ticket to the marathon/half marathon start when you register online. If you missed this when you registered, you can still modify and add this feature. It is important to note that the race day transfer provided by the race is different from the Marathon Tours & Travel race day transfer.
ELIGIBILITY: Marathon entrants must be 18 years of age on race day. Half-Marathon entrants must be 16 years of age and the minimum age to participate in the 10K is 10. Children under twelve must have an adult running with them.
TIME LIMIT: The course time limit is seven (7) hours. You must meet the following cut-off times:
Due to course management and road closure restrictions, the course will officially close at 4:00 PM.
NUMBER PICK-UP:The Sports Expo at Queenstown Events Center (Joe O'Connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown) is open during the following times:
Entry to the Sports Expo is FREE, so bring along your family and friends. It is a picturesque walk (approx. 1.5 hours), a 35 minute bus ride or a 12 minute taxi ride to the Expo from the Crowne Plaza. Another option is to rent a bike and get there in 30 minutes! Information on travel to the Expo can be found here.
AWARDS: Everyone who finishes the Queenstown Marathon, Half-Marathon, or 10K will receive a Finisher Medal. Prize money will be awarded to the top three Men & Women in the Marathon & Half-Marathon. In addition, non-monetary prizes will be awarded to first, second and third placing male and female in each running age group category for each event.
TEMPERATURE: Average temperatures are between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain is always possible!
Difficulty: Moderate, with challenging hills.
