Huế Amazing Marathon 2026

The Huế Amazing Marathon 2026 is a full marathon event in Huế, Vietnam on 30 August 2026, with 21.1km, 10km, and 5km options also available.

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Facts last checked August 25, 2026

This edition has already taken place, and no future date is listed yet — see other races in Vietnam.

The Huế Amazing Marathon 2026 is a road running event taking place in Huế, Vietnam, over race weekend 29-30 August 2026, with the main marathon day on 30 August. Organized by BOLT EVENT as part of the 'Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series,' it offers four distances: 42.195km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km.

The bottom line

The Hue Amazing Marathon is a new addition to Bolt Event's Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series, run by the same organiser behind the Aqua Warriors Vietnam Series and the Quang Tri Amazing Marathon since 2024. Four distances from 5km to the full 42km give it broad appeal, set against Hue's backdrop as Vietnam's former imperial capital under the Nguyen dynasty. There's no participant feedback for Hue specifically since the race hasn't happened yet, but the sister Quang Tri event earlier in the same 2026 series drew genuine runner praise for its organisation, route safety support and scenery -- a reasonable proxy for what to expect operationally, even if the Hue course itself is unproven.

Key facts
Date	2026-08-30
Distance Km	42.195, 21.1, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	42.195
Organizer	BOLT EVENT ('Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series')
Price Range	VND 42K 559,000 / 21K 489,000 / 5-10K 379,000 (13-19 Jul promo)
Venue	Huế (race weekend 29-30 Aug)
City	Huế
Country	Vietnam

A New Leg in a Growing Vietnam Series

Hue Amazing Marathon 2026 is scheduled for 29-30 August 2026, with race day on the 30th, offering four distances: 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km. ^[1] The event is part of Bolt Event's 'Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series,' the same organiser that also runs the Aqua Warriors Vietnam Series (Ha Long, Van Don, Quang Tri, Hue) since 2024 and the Quang Tri Amazing Marathon.

What the Sister Race Tells Us

There's no participant feedback specific to the Hue race since it hasn't taken place yet, but the Quang Tri Amazing Marathon 2026 -- held earlier in the same series, same organiser -- drew genuine praise. One runner quoted in Tien Phong's coverage said of the event: "Chay giai nay vua chill vua suong, canh dep qua, binh minh tren bien dep qua" (roughly: this race is both relaxing and satisfying, the scenery and sea sunrise are beautiful). ^[2] That's a reasonable signal for organisational and scenic standards across the series, even if it doesn't confirm Hue's specific course.

Hue: Vietnam's Former Imperial Capital

Hue served as the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and later as the administrative capital of the French protectorate of Annam, with a population of roughly 653,000 as of 2020. ^[3] The city's Imperial City -- walled courtyards, gardens, pavilions and palaces -- gives race weekend a genuine cultural draw well beyond the course itself.

Cut-Offs and Pricing

Group-registration cut-off times are listed as 1h15 for 5km, 2h for 10km, 3h30 for 21km, and 6h30 for 42km. ^[1] Early-bird pricing (13-19 July window) was listed at roughly VND 559,000 for the 42km, VND 489,000 for the 21km, and VND 379,000 for the 5-10km categories.

Should You Run It?

If you're drawn to running through Vietnam's former imperial capital and trust an organiser with a track record of well-received races elsewhere in the same series, the Hue Amazing Marathon on 30 August 2026 is a reasonable bet. Just know that no Hue-specific reviews exist yet -- the praise on file so far comes from the sister Quang Tri race, not this course.

References & sources

1. Hue Amazing Marathon 2026 — event listing — World's Marathons
2. Quang Tri Amazing Marathon 2026 coverage — Tien Phong — Tien Phong
3. Hue (provincial city) — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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Pros

Multiple distance options (42.195km, 21.1km, 10km, 5km) suit a range of runner abilities
Promotional pricing available during the 13-19 July window makes early entry more affordable
Part of an established series, the 'Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series' run by BOLT EVENT

Cons

Full pricing details outside the promotional window are not specified
Limited additional event information available beyond dates, distances, and pricing

How runners rate it

66/ 100 overall

Series track record (via sister event)76
Destination appeal (Imperial City of Hue)82
Distance range74
Hue-specific course, unproven35

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited above, not an official rating.

In their words

“Chay giai nay vua chill vua suong, canh dep qua, binh minh tren bien dep qua”
— Runner comment at the sister Quang Tri Amazing Marathon 2026, via Tien Phong · source

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Huế Amazing Marathon 2026 held?

The Huế Amazing Marathon 2026 takes place during race weekend 29-30 August 2026 in Huế, Vietnam, with the primary marathon distance event scheduled for 30 August 2026. Runners planning to attend should mark this weekend on their calendars accordingly, as the event spans two days in the city of Huế.

What distances are offered at this event?

The Huế Amazing Marathon 2026 offers four distance options for participants: a full marathon at 42.195km, a half marathon at 21.1km, a 10km race, and a shorter 5km race. This range allows runners of different experience levels and fitness goals to select a distance that suits them.

How much does registration cost?

Pricing during the 13-19 July promotional period is VND 559,000 for the 42km marathon, VND 489,000 for the 21km half marathon, and VND 379,000 for the 5km or 10km distances. Prices outside this specific promotional window are not detailed in the available information.

Who organizes the Huế Amazing Marathon 2026?

The event is organized by BOLT EVENT, which runs it as part of their broader 'Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series.' This series appears to host similar marathon events across different Vietnamese cities, with the Huế edition being one instance scheduled for the 2026 race calendar.

When and where is the Hue Amazing Marathon 2026?

Race weekend is 29-30 August 2026, with race day on the 30th, in Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital. Four distances are offered: 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km, organised by Bolt Event as part of the Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series. [1]

Is there any feedback on this race?

Not for Hue specifically, since the event hasn't taken place yet. But the sister Quang Tri Amazing Marathon 2026, run by the same organiser earlier in the series, drew genuine praise from runners for its scenery and organisation. [2]

What are the cut-off times?

Group-registration cut-offs are listed as 1h15 for the 5km, 2h for the 10km, 3h30 for the 21km, and 6h30 for the 42km full marathon -- fairly generous windows that should suit most recreational finishers rather than only fast, competitive runners. [1]