Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027
Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027 is a New Year road race on Sunday 3 January 2027 along the Vung Tau seafront from Tam Thang Square, with 5 km, 10 km and, for the first time, 21 km.
Facts last checked October 26, 2026
Khoi Song Binh Minh ('Waves at Dawn') 2027 is on Sunday 3 January 2027, starting and finishing at Tam Thang Square in Vung Tau ward, now part of Ho Chi Minh City. Organised by NEXRUN under the direction of the city's Department of Culture and Sports, it closes a New Year programme and adds a 21 km to its 5 km and 10 km. Runners start before sunrise on a seafront course, with race kits issued at an expo on 2 January.
| Date | 2027-01-03 |
|---|---|
| Distance Km | 21.1, 10, 5 |
| Primary Distance Km | 21.1 |
| Venue | Tam Thang Square, Vung Tau ward |
| City | Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Organizer | NEXRUN, under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports |
| Price Range | VND 559,000-959,000 (early bird) |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027 taking place?
The race is on Sunday 3 January 2027, the last event of a New Year programme in Vung Tau that begins with a countdown and fireworks on 31 December. Race kits are handed out at an expo at Tam Thang Square on 2 January, from 8am to 6pm, alongside a carnival.
What distances does Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027 offer?
Three: 5 km, 10 km and a 21 km half marathon, which is new for 2027. Runners must be at least 18 for the 21 km, 10 for the 10 km and six for the 5 km. Half marathon finishers also receive a finisher shirt, and the top three men and women in each distance win prizes.
Where does Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027 start and finish?
At Tam Thang Square in Vung Tau ward, which has been part of Ho Chi Minh City since the 2025 provincial merger. The organiser describes a seafront course that sets off before dawn and finishes as the sun rises. The event regulations limit entry to Vietnamese citizens living in Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Khoi Song Binh Minh 2027 cost?
In the early-bird tier the organiser lists 559,000 VND for the 5 km, 729,000 VND for the 10 km and 959,000 VND for the 21 km. Later price tiers had not been published on the race's Pace8 page. Entries are sold through Pace8 and TikPik, and group bookings are offered on Pace8.
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