Queenstown · Tāhuna · Est. 2025

Run with us.

Queenstown Run Club is a free social running club in Queenstown, New Zealand. Two runs a week, every pace welcome, and a drink with the crew at the end.

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Wednesday

 

Social 5K

Queenstown Marina to the bridge and back. Finish at Altitude Brewing.

Time
6:15pm
Meet at
Altitude Brewing
Distance
5 km
Directions Full schedule

Every week

Two runs a week in Queenstown. Same spots, every week.

Turn up to one or both. No sign-up, no cost, no pace requirement.

  1. Mon
  2. Tue
  3. Wed6:15pm
  4. Thu
  5. Fri6:20am
  6. Sat
  7. Sun
The Wednesday crew outside Altitude Brewing with the Remarkables behind

Wednesday

6:15pm

Social 5K

We meet at Altitude Brewing and run a social 5K from Queenstown Marina to the bridge. Then it’s back to Altitude for a drink, food, and a catch-up.

  • Meet Altitude Brewing, Frankton Marina
  • Route Marina to the bridge, flat lakefront trail
  • Pace All paces, nobody runs alone
  • After Drinks and Grub Club flatbreads at Altitude
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Runners at the Basket of Dreams on Queenstown Hill at sunrise

Friday

6:20am

Quest

A sunrise mission up Queenstown Hill. Walkers and runners take different tracks and meet at the Basket of Dreams by 7:00am, then we run down together.

  • Meet 6:20am at the car parks, 7:00am at the top
  • Route Queenstown Hill to the Basket of Dreams
  • Groups Walking group and running group
  • After Run down together, coffee in town
How Quest works

Friday mornings

Queenstown Hill before work. Pick your group, park up at 6:20am, and we all meet at the Basket of Dreams by 7:00am for sunrise. We run down together, all paces welcome. Bring a head torch in winter, a layer for the top, and something warm for the way down.

Group 1

Walking group

A steady hike to the top. Good if you’re new, easing back in, or just want the sunrise without the lungs burning.

Park at
Queenstown Hill Walking Track car park
From
6:20am
Directions

Group 2

Running group + extra elevation

Starts lower in town for more climbing. Run up through the pines and arrive at the top with the walkers.

Park at
Stanley Street car park, across from Life’s Grind Espresso
From
6:20am
Directions

The crew

Run by everyone who shows up.

Queenstown Run Club kicked off in 2025 with a handful of people and a 5K. It’s now a weekly fixture at Altitude. These two keep it ticking over.

Toby Lingard, co-founder of Queenstown Run Club
Toby LingardCo-founder@lingardtj
Karin Camblor, co-founder of Queenstown Run Club
Karin CamblorCo-founder@karincam

New here?

Just come say hi.

That’s genuinely it. Here’s what to expect on your first night.

Turn up

Find the group outside Altitude Brewing a few minutes before 6:15pm. Look for the blue hoodies. Tell someone it’s your first time and they’ll introduce you around.

Run your pace

The route is an out-and-back on the lakefront, so fast and slow runners see each other the whole way. Walk-run is fine. Nobody gets left behind.

Stay for one

We finish back at Altitude for a drink, food, and a catch-up. The run is the excuse. The hang is the point.

Made possible by

  • Home base, Frankton Marina
  • Loaded flatbreads after the run

Good to know

Questions people ask before their first run with us

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. Just show up. There’s no membership, no fee, and no booking. Bring coins for food and beer after.

How fast do I need to be?

Any pace works. Wednesday is a flat 5K with people running anywhere from 4 to 8 minutes per kilometre, and plenty walk-run it. Friday has a dedicated walking group.

What if it’s raining or snowing?

We run in most weather. Keep an eye on our Instagram on the day for any changes. If it’s properly dangerous, we call it and go straight to the drinks.

Can I bring a dog, a mate, or a pram?

Yes to all three on Wednesday. The lakefront trail is wide and flat. Friday is different: dogs aren’t allowed on Queenstown Hill, and the track is too steep and narrow for prams. Mates are always welcome.

Where do I park on Wednesday?

There’s parking at Frankton Marina next to Altitude Brewing, and more along the lakefront. The Frankton bus stops nearby too.

Can I get a hoodie?

We ran a one-off hoodie order in 2026 in cream and navy. Follow Instagram to hear about the next round.

See you Wednesday.

6:15pm at Altitude Brewing. All paces welcome, and if you’re new, just come say hi.

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