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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Queenstown Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Melbourne Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race A
Queenstown Marathon
Queenstown, New Zealand
Race B
Melbourne Marathon
Melbourne, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 2026
Oct 18, 2026
Month
Nov
Oct
Location
🇳🇿 Queenstown, New Zealand
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia
Terrain
Mixed
Road
Elevation gain
690 m
▲
125 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
Open
Season
Spring · Oceania
Spring · Oceania
Race-day temp.
11–22°C
13–20°C
Conditions
New Zealand spring — variable, from warm sun to mountain showers
Spring weather — variable, dress in layers
Humidity
50–65%
60–75%
Wind
15–30 km/h mountain gusts
10–25 km/h, can be strong off the bay
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