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The 9th annual Queenstown marathon is happening this weekend and will see over 10,000 competitors this year.
Nearly 90-percent of athletes are coming from outside of the region, and more than 15-percent will be coming from overseas.
The event is expected to inject millions of dollars into the local economy over the coming week.
Hospitality NZ senior regional manager Darelle Jenkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.