Marathons in Vietnam 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Guide

Vietnam is home to 4 marathons in our database, spread across cities including Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hue.

Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 5,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

The Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon draws approximately 5,000 finishers each December on an urban road in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of Vietnam's most international full marathons. The route passes District 1 boulevards, Saigon River sections, and modern bridges across the fast-growing city. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

HanoiVietnam

Hanoi International Marathon

The Hanoi International Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Hanoi, Vietnam. It has quickly become one of Vietnam's flagship full marathons in the north. The course passes West Lake approaches, broad boulevards, and modern sections of the capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027

Da NangVietnam

Danang International Marathon

The Danang International Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Da Nang, Vietnam. Oceanfront views and modern bridges define the race more than dense historic scenery. The route passes My Khe Beach, Han River bridges, and long coastal avenues backed by sea and mountains. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

HueVietnam

Marathon Hue

The Marathon Hue draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a historic urban road in Hue, Vietnam. The imperial-city setting gives the race a distinct cultural identity. The route passes the Perfume River, the Citadel area, and tree-lined roads through Vietnam's former imperial capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027