More than 10,000 runners take to West Lake as organisers promote health, community spirit and Hà Nội’s rise as an emerging destination on Việt Nam’s sports tourism map.
Under the theme of Thăng Long Spirit, runners will show with their strength, resilience and pride in every stride, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere in three distances of 5km, 15km and 21km in the heart of the capital.
Vàng A Tung and Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Anh won the longest distance of the seventh Ultra Trail Hà Giang 2026 with impressive results on April 4 in Tuyên Quang Province.
The locality has long been well-known for its picturesque buckwheat flower fields and vibrant markets. It is also home to jagged and rocky terrain and breath taking mountain trails and sweeping valleys.
More than 13,000 runners will take part in the VnExpress Marathon HCM City Midnight 2026, racing through iconic landmarks as the night-time event continues to grow into one of Việt Nam’s largest running races.
Kenyan runners dominated the first My Việt Nam Marathon 2025, which set a record for the largest number of participants wearing red T-shirts with a yellow star on August 24 in Hà Nội.
According to organisers, the routes are designed to make the tournament not only a sports event but also an inspiring journey to explore nature, culture and spirituality.
At a press conference on July 23, the organising committee revealed that as many as 20,000 runners, the highest number of participants for any athletic event held in Việt Nam, are registered to take part.
More than 4,000 runners took part in the Đền Hùng Marathon 2025, which was the last activity to celebrate this year Hùng King Death Anniversary on April 20 in Phú Thọ Province.
The Volvo All-star Marathon, which will held on April 20 in Hà Nội, is not open to all runners - those who want to take part will have had to run the distance, officially, at a specific pace.