Skiers and boarders are throwing themselves down a mountain in Queenstown

Red Bull Homerun has returned for the fourth time - this time at Coronet Peak.

The top-to-bottom race invites skiers and snowboarders of all levels to get down to the finish line as fast as possible.

This years snow event has expanded to 400 participants and added a new Beginners' Run.

Red Bull athlete Nico Porteous says costumes are highly encouraged.

He says he's seen people dress up in inflatable's and some have even gone down in their togs.