Southern Lakes Half Marathon and 10 km
Road half marathon and 10 km run or walk starting up the Cardrona Valley Road and heading to Wānaka.
- when
- 2 May 2027
- where
- Wānaka
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Run, ride, race
From Highland Events, upcoming events, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Sunday, 2 May 2027 |
| Where | Cardrona Valley Road towards Wānaka |
| Cost | 2027 prices not shown; 2026 entry was $75 half marathon, $55 10 km adult, $25 10 km junior, higher late fees |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Can you take part | Yes, visitors can join in; see the organiser for entry and any limits |
| Organiser | Highland Events (opens in a new tab) |
Getting there
Wānaka is 67 km from central Queenstown, about 1 h (Crown Range) or 1 h 15 (117 km via Cromwell) by car (Crown Range Road over the 1,076 m summit, chains when signed; SH6 via Cromwell is the wet-weather road). Without a car: SkyDrive four times a day from Athol Street and the airport (about 1 h 15), InterCity daily (about 1 h 45).
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Source: Highland Events, upcoming events, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.