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Joels Cafe is back in action for November, and on Friday 14th, we’re lacing up our trainers and jogging down to the Queenstown Events Centre to broadcast in celebration of the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon, presented by ASICS!

Set around the Stunning Queenstown Lakes District this November 15th, join us as we bring you exclusive coverage, including live interviews with event crew and participants.

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QUEENSTOWN MARATHON

The New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon, presented by ASICS, returns on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

Known as the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon, it’s set across the breathtaking Queenstown Lakes District, with a mix of 70% hard-packed trails and 30% road, offering mostly flat terrain.

Highlights of the terrain include Millbrook, Arrowtown, Lake Hayes, Old Shotover Bridge, Twin Rivers Trail, Lake Wakatipu, and Queenstown Gardens.

Participants can choose from four distances:

  • 42km Marathon

  • 21km Half Marathon

  • 10km Run

  • 2.2km Kids Run

Athlete Check-In:

Open for bib and timing chip collection the days before the race (Thursday 13 Nov and Friday 14 Nov).

The event blends stunning scenery, great vibes, and a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for everyone from first-timers to seasoned runners. Every finisher takes home a medal, and the weekend features local food, wine, and entertainment across Queenstown.