Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Marathon

Saturday, November 21, 2026
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When to start training

221 days until Queenstown Marathon

12-week plan
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Starts in 137 days
16-week plan
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Starts in 109 days
20-week plan
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Starts in 81 days

Plan start dates calculated from Queenstown Marathon race day on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Your 16-week training phases

From first base run to race day at Queenstown Marathon

PhaseDatesWeeksFocus
baseAugust 1, 2026 – September 4, 20265Build aerobic capacity with easy mileage
buildSeptember 5, 2026 – October 9, 20265Add tempo runs, hills, and mid-long runs
peakOctober 10, 2026 – November 6, 20264Race-specific workouts at goal pace
taperNovember 7, 2026 – November 20, 20262Reduce volume, sharpen, arrive fresh

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