Training for Queenstown Marathon

We’re told, you don’t need to be a runner to take part in the Marathon – there are several race lengths to choose from to suit all age and abilities.
However, what will help is a bit of time to practice, some good good gear and a training plan.

Step 1. Sign Up

There are four race distances to choose from:

Race 1. NZ Sotherby’s International Reality Marathon
Distance: 42.2km
Start: The Avenue, Millbrook Resort
End: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Minimum age: 18 years old

Race 2. La Roche Posay Half Marathon
Distance: 21.1km*
Start: Speargrass Flat
End: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Minimum age: 16 years old

*if you plan to walk start times differ slightly from runners.

Race 3. Havana Coffee 10km
Distance: 10km*
Start: Allan Crescent, Frankton
End: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Minimum age: 10+ years old (10 – 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult for the entire race)

*if you plan to walk start times differ slightly from runners.

Race 4. Queenstown Airport Kids Run
Distance: 2.2km* (approx.)
Start: Queenstown Gardens
End: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Minimum age: 5-12 years old (5-9yrs can be accompanied by an adult)

*if you plan to walk start times differ slightly from runners.

SIGN UP FOR QC MARATHON HERE

Step 2. Make a Training Plan

The sooner you can get into a training plan the better!
The team at Queenstown Marathon have put together a get-ready-to-run toolkit with handy tips to get you started including:

• Training plans for all distances
• Training tips
• Nutrition advice
• Footwear advice
• Injury prevention tips

Visit Queenstown Marathon website HERE to download your toolkit.

Get the Gear.

Visit the expert team at The Frontrunner store, Queenstown Central Shopping Centre, Frankton.
Their approachable and knowledgeable staff will have you fitted and sorted for all your race needs.

Marathon essentials as selected by Frontrunner staff:

1. Pure Fluid Energy Gel (A range of nutrition products available in-store)
2. Oceanic moisture wicking socks
3. Asics Metaspeed Sky. A carbon plate race day shoe – perfect choice to smash a P.B
4. Asics Kayano 28. A highly cushioned support model with great shock absorption
5. Hoka Clifton 8. Max cushion and fore foot rocker to promote a good running technique

See ya there!

Thanks to Queenstown Marathon for imagery supplied.
For more information on the Queenstown Marathon visit queenstown-marathon.co.nz

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