Marathons in Vietnam: A New Way to Explore This Country

Marathons in Vietnam have become increasingly popular among the locals and many international tourists.

Participating in marathon events can help you benefit from training for good health, enjoy fun with others, and explore the beauty of this country’s cities while running.

If you are a marathon runner, please check more information about Vietnamese marathons below!

How big is a marathon in Vietnam?

Depending on the organization, Vietnam marathons have various numbers, from a few hundred runners to 10,500 people.

The biggest marathon events are organized by Vnexpress, the famous Vietnamese newspaper. They often combine with other organizations, such as the city government, and business firms, such as FPT, one of the big telecom Vietnamese firms. Then, their events increase their power to attract many local and international runners.

There are around 7 significant marathon events per year. Besides, many smaller ones are held by the local cities in Vietnam. When a marathon is organized in a town, it can contribute to developing tourism at each place.

The marathon events in Vietnam in 2024

Vietnamdrive suggests you join the marathon by Vnexpress when it has good preparation and a well-organized event.

You may check the information on the 2024 marathon program below:

These activities give you a good view of famous cities in Vietnam. You can enjoy the beautiful landscapes:

• Nha Trang City owns gorgeous beaches.
• Halong City is a beach region with many beautiful islands in Vietnam.
• Hai Phong City has a rich seafood cuisine culture and a lot of French-style buildings along the roads.
• Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, gives you the quiet atmosphere of the old town and the lovely different styles of the new regions when you run at night.

How can I join a marathon organized in Vietnam?

Welcome everyone in the world coming to Vietnam to run!

Although you can book a Vnexpress marathon online, Vietnamdrive can help you buy the tickets.

Indeed, you cannot miss a chance to visit Vietnam. Our team also opens plenty of package tours and many activities for you to explore this beautiful country before and after the marathon events, which gives you an excellent opportunity to learn more about the lifestyle and culture here.

It means you can keep your valuable time to rest and work for your own job. Vietnamdrive’s team can do almost everything, from booking tickets for a marathon to planning the process to train you to run when you are in Vietnam if this is requested, booking the hotels that are close to the event, and supporting other services as requested.

Please tell us what you want to do! Also, please select the marathon dates as above and add the number of your group and ages! Then, our staff will do the rest.

A few tips for participating in a marathon in Vietnam

Almost all the running roads are flat, and the weather in Vietnam is quite challenging. It can be hot or rainy on the event day. The hottest time is from May to September, and rainy days can come from October to February.

You should visit this country at least three days before the running date to familiarize yourself with the terrain and weather.

Try to run a little in the same city at the same time frame, where and when the marathon will start. This tip helps you spread your energy and know the local temperature.

Book accommodation as near the starting point of running as possible. This feature allows you to reduce the time to move. Vietnamdrive can help you organize this if you book a package tour with us before or after the event.

Many Vietnamese athletes have won Marathon prizes in the country and Southeast Asia. So, if you intend to win this marathon’s prize, you need to practice more.

Running a long distance can be a big challenge for you. You have to ensure you train and maintain good health to join the marathon race. Good health for running is a necessary condition to consider, in addition to the common things to prepare before entering Vietnam.

Running marathons in Vietnam can be a good experience for you and your relatives while you are in this lovely country.

Almost everyone joins this event to challenge themselves and encourage exercise. They also want to achieve a health target to gain optimism.

When you join a running competition, you can explore the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam.

Now is your turn!

If you have any questions about Vietnamese marathons, please get in touch with us or leave a message below. We are here to support you.