Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2026 Review

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race

A full marathon and multi-distance race through Hanoi's Old Quarter, held November 8, 2026.

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Facts last checked August 25, 2026

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is a full-marathon event scheduled for November 8, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Organized by DHA Vietnam with Standard Chartered as title sponsor, the race takes runners through a loop course in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Registration is currently open, with multiple distance options ranging from 2.1km to the full 42.195km marathon, and entry priced at VND 278,000.

The bottom line

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is the most established, best-documented race in this research batch: it debuted in October 2018 as the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon with over 2,600 runners, was renamed the VPBank Hanoi Marathon in 2019 under new sponsorship, and now runs under Standard Chartered's backing. The course is IAAF and AIMS certified, looping from Ba Kieu Temple to Ly Thai To Park at Hoan Kiem Lake through the historic Old Quarter. Five distances from 2.1K to the full marathon, genuinely affordable pricing (VND 278,000), and multi-year continuity make this one of the most credible picks in the entire research batch.

Key facts
Date	2026-11-08
Distance Km	42.195, 21.0975, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	42.195
Organizer	DHA Vietnam (title sponsor: Standard Chartered)
Price Range	VND 278000
Venue	Hanoi Old Quarter loop course
City	Hanoi
Country	Vietnam

A Race With Real, Documented History

The race debuted on 21 October 2018 as the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon, attracting more than 2,600 runners in its first year. ^[1] Since then it has drawn professional and recreational runners, both foreign and Vietnamese, thanks to its course through Hanoi's historic Old Quarter -- one of the few races in this entire research batch with a documented, multi-year public history rather than sparse or absent past-edition data.

Renamed Twice as Sponsorship Changed

In 2019, the race was renamed the VPBank Hanoi Marathon after the Vietnamese private bank became main sponsor; it later came under Standard Chartered's backing, becoming today's Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race. ^[1] That sponsor turnover is worth noting for anyone searching historical results -- the same underlying event has operated under at least three different names since 2018.

IAAF and AIMS Certified

The marathon's loop course connects city landmarks, starting at Ba Kieu Temple and finishing at Ly Thai To Park at the central Hoan Kiem Lake -- the same historic lake anchoring the VPBank Hanoi International Marathon covered elsewhere in this research batch, though these are separate events. ^[1] The race has received certification from the IAAF (now World Athletics) and AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) for its course, along with AIMS membership -- a meaningful mark of measurement accuracy and international standards.

Five Distances, Genuinely Affordable

Distances span 2.1K, 5K, 10K, 21.0975K and the full 42.195K, with pricing at VND 278,000 -- a notably accessible price point given the race's international certification and multi-year track record. ^[2]

Should You Run It?

If you want a genuinely well-established, internationally certified marathon through one of Vietnam's most historic urban cores, Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race on 8 November 2026 is one of the strongest, most credible picks in this entire research batch. Its documented history since 2018, IAAF/AIMS certification, and affordable pricing set it apart from the many newer or thinner-documented races covered elsewhere.

References & sources

1. Hanoi Marathon — Wikipedia — Wikipedia
2. Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race — official site — DHA Vietnam

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Pros

Full marathon distance (42.195km) available for serious runners
Multiple distance options (2.1km, 5km, 10km, 21.0975km, 42.195km) suit varying ability levels
Scenic loop course through the historic Hanoi Old Quarter
Backed by a major title sponsor, Standard Chartered

Cons

Limited detailed course or logistical information available

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Frequently asked questions

What distances are offered?

The event offers five distance options to suit different runners: a 2.1km fun run, a 5km race, a 10km race, a 21.0975km half marathon, and the primary 42.195km full marathon. This range allows participants of varying fitness levels and experience to take part in the same event.

How much does it cost to register?

Registration for the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is priced at VND 278,000. This price point applies to the event as listed.

Where does the race take place?

The race takes place in Hanoi, Vietnam, along a loop course through the historic Hanoi Old Quarter. This central, culturally significant setting gives runners a route through one of the city's most iconic and recognizable districts on race day.

Who organizes this race?

The race is organized by DHA Vietnam, with Standard Chartered serving as the title sponsor. This partnership is reflected in the event's name, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race, scheduled to take place on November 8, 2026.

How long has this race been running?

Since October 2018, when it debuted as the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon with over 2,600 runners. It's been renamed twice since -- VPBank Hanoi Marathon in 2019, now Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race -- but it's the same underlying event. [1]

Is the course certified?

Yes -- the race has received IAAF (World Athletics) and AIMS certification for its course, along with AIMS membership, a meaningful mark of measurement accuracy. The loop runs from Ba Kieu Temple to Ly Thai To Park at Hoan Kiem Lake. [1]