Half Marathon Races in Vietnam: 2026-2027 Calendar
Last updated August 17, 2026
Every half marathon on this list belongs to a full-distance event -- Vietnam doesn't really run standalone half marathons, it runs marathons with a 21.1km option built in, so this set overlaps heavily with the country's marathon calendar. Hanoi anchors it with four races between October and November, from the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon through to the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight, while Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Long and Hải Phòng each contribute one. The season opens in Huế in August and runs through to the Danang International Marathon in March 2027, with three races landing in November alone. The real decision is which full-event weekend to build a trip around, since the half marathon itself is rarely the headline distance.
Our pick
Our top pick is the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race (88/100) -- IAAF- and AIMS-certified, with a verified track record back to 2018 that none of the newer bank-sponsored Hanoi races here can yet match.
Ranked by review score — highest first
- 8NOV88 score
Full marathon distance (42.195km) available for serious runners
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KVND 278000 Registration open - 18OCT80 score
Scenic city-center course starting at iconic Hoan Kiem Lake
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KVND 42K 999,000 / 21K 899,000 / 10K 699,000 / 5K 599,000 (Early Bird) Registration open - 17JAN79 score
Central, accessible venue at 30/4 Park on Le Duan Street in Ho Chi Minh City
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10KRegistration open - 4OCT78 score
Full marathon distance available as the primary event for serious runners
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KRegistration open - 21MAR75 score
Takes place in the scenic coastal city of Da Nang, Vietnam
Full Marathon (42km) Half Marathon (21km) 10K - 22NOV74 score
Offers two distance options: full marathon (42.195 km) and half marathon (21.1 km)
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) - 13DEC74 score
Organized by established organizers VnExpress and FPT Online
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5K - 29NOV73 score
Organized by VnExpress/FPT Online, an established event organizer
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5K - 30AUG66 score
Promotional pricing available during the 13-19 July window makes early entry more affordable
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KVND 42K 559,000 / 21K 489,000 / 5-10K 379,000 (13-19 Jul promo) Registration open - 6DEC
Carries a World Athletics label and full AIMS membership, so the course is properly measured
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KRegistration open
Frequently asked questions
Are Vietnam's half marathons standalone races?
No. Every event on this list is built around a full marathon, with the 21.1km half marathon offered as a shorter option at the same race. Runners choosing the half are picking a distance within a larger event rather than entering a dedicated half-marathon race.
Which city hosts the most half marathon options?
Hanoi, with four: the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon and VPBank Hanoi International Marathon in October, followed by the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race and VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight in November.