Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2026 Review | Heritage Race

Name: Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2026 Review | Heritage Race
Item: Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race
Rating: 80
Author: Run SEA

Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2026 Review: Vietnam's Old Quarter Classic

Set for 8 November 2026 on a loop course through Hanoi's Old Quarter, this Standard Chartered title-sponsored marathon offers five distances — including a unique 2.1K kids dash — with registration open. DHA Vietnam's flagship international race.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is a major Vietnamese road race with genuine international credentials: a Standard Chartered title sponsorship (the same bank behind the Hong Kong, Singapore, and KL marathons), a course through Hanoi's atmospheric Old Quarter, and five distances from a 2.1K kids dash to the full 42.195km. Organised by DHA Vietnam with registration open, it offers a November date in Hanoi's cool, dry season. For runners wanting a major-brand Vietnamese marathon with heritage-quarter scenery and international-production values, this is one of the strongest picks in the country.

How runners rate it

80/ 100 overall

Title sponsor (StanChart)90
Old Quarter course88
Distance range85
Registration82

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

Old Quarter Loop: Hanoi's Living Museum

The course runs through Hanoi's Old Quarter — a UNESCO-recognised district of narrow streets, French-colonial architecture, and Hoan Kiem Lake at its centre. ^[1] November in Hanoi is cool and dry: morning temperatures in the mid-to-high teens, among the best running conditions in Southeast Asia. A loop format through the old city means atmospheric scenery throughout.

Standard Chartered: The Global Marathon Brand

Standard Chartered's title sponsorship connects this race to the bank's global marathon portfolio — Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Nairobi. ^[1] That association brings international-brand production values, professional timing, and a level of race-day polish that smaller Vietnamese races can't match.

Should You Run It?

A Standard Chartered marathon through Hanoi's Old Quarter in cool November conditions is one of Vietnam's premier race experiences. Registration is open. 8 November 2026. ^[1]

References & sources

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2026?

8 November 2026 — a loop course through Hanoi's Old Quarter, Vietnam. It offers 42.2K, 21.0975K, 10K, 5K, and 2.1K. Registration is currently open. DHA Vietnam (title sponsor: Standard Chartered) organises the event. It's held at Hanoi Old Quarter loop course. [1]

What distances?

Five distances: full marathon (42.195K), half (21.0975K), 10K, 5K, and a 2.1K kids dash. Entry costs VND 278000. It's held at Hanoi Old Quarter loop course. Registration is currently open. DHA Vietnam (title sponsor: Standard Chartered) organises the event. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race listing.