VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 Review | Do Son Vietnam Race

Name: VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 Review | Do Son Vietnam Race
Item: VnExpress Marathon Hải Phòng 2026
Rating: 74
Author: Run SEA

VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 Review: Vietnam's Coastal Marathon in Do Son

Set for 13 December 2026 in Do Son, Hai Phong, this VnExpress Marathon brings Vietnam's premier race series to the northern coast. Four distances from 5K to full marathon. Registration isn't open yet, but the organiser pedigree is among the strongest in the country.

Hải Phòng, Vietnam

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 brings Vietnam's most established race series to Do Son — a coastal peninsula in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam's port city — for a four-distance event (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K). VnExpress, in partnership with FPT Online, runs the country's largest marathon series, and their events are among the most professionally produced in Vietnam: chip timing, well-stocked aid stations, entertainment zones, and medal design that incorporates local heritage. The December date in northern Vietnam is cool and dry — markedly different from the tropical conditions of the southern races. Registration isn't open yet, but for a VnExpress race, the operational template is proven.

How runners rate it

74/ 100 overall

Organiser pedigree88
Coastal setting78
Season & climate82
Registration readiness38

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

The Series: VnExpress Marathon

VnExpress Marathon is Vietnam's largest and most professionally-run race series, with events in Nha Trang, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City. ^[1] A VnExpress race comes with certain expectations: chip timing, well-spaced aid stations, entertainment zones along the route, and medals that incorporate local cultural landmarks. The Hai Phong edition brings that production quality to Vietnam's northern coast.

The Venue: Do Son, Hai Phong

Do Son is a coastal peninsula and beach resort area roughly 20km southeast of Hai Phong city centre, known for its pine-covered hills, sandy beaches, and views over the Gulf of Tonkin. ^[1] The coastal roads provide a scenic, relatively flat course with sea breezes, and the December date in northern Vietnam delivers cool, dry conditions — morning temperatures in the mid-teens to low 20s Celsius, among the best running weather in the country.

Should You Run It?

If you want a VnExpress-quality marathon in northern Vietnam with coastal scenery and cool December conditions, Hai Phong is worth tracking. Watch bestmarathon.vn for registration updates. The 2026 edition is set for 13 December in Do Son, Hai Phong. ^[1]

References & sources

1. VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 — race info and listing — Best Marathon Vietnam / VnExpress

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Frequently asked questions

When is the VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026?

The race is scheduled for 13 December 2026 in Do Son, Hai Phong, Vietnam. December in northern Vietnam is cool and dry. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as not yet announced. [1]

What distances are offered?

Four distances: a full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.1km), 10K, and 5K. It's held at Đồ Sơn, Hải Phòng. VnExpress / FPT Online organises the event. Registration is listed as not yet announced. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. [1]

Who organises the race?

The race is part of the VnExpress Marathon series, organised by VnExpress in partnership with FPT Online — Vietnam's premier race series. It's held at Đồ Sơn, Hải Phòng. VnExpress / FPT Online organises the event. [1]

Is registration open?

Registration has not yet been announced. Check bestmarathon.vn for updates. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. It's held at Đồ Sơn, Hải Phòng. VnExpress / FPT Online organises the event. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the VnExpress Marathon Hải Phòng 2026 listing.