Vietnam Mountain Marathon

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Sa pa, Vietnam
19-20 Sep, 2025 (Fri - Sat)
Event size: 100 - 999 participants

Trail running

10 km, 23 km, 50 km, 70 km, 100 km, 100 mi

About the event

Welcome to the longest-established mountain run in Vietnam, an extraordinary trail adventure set in the breathtaking mountain region of northern Vietnam. Choose from distances of 10km, 21km, 50km, 70km, 100km, or challenge yourself with a 100-mile route. Join approximately 4,000 fellow mountain running enthusiasts and marvel at the stunning views of golden rice fields during harvest season. The trails will lead you alongside water buffalo and through villages inhabited by ethnic minority groups, offering a rare insight into local life. Traverse small dirt roads and narrow paths that wind through majestic mountains and secluded valleys, typically only accessed by locals. Each route promises challenging climbs, thrilling descents, and an authentic experience of the region's vibrant culture. Be prepared for the possibility of strong sun or heavy rain in the mountains, and note that participation is at your own risk, requiring a signed waiver. Whether you run or hike, what matters is your resilience and readiness for a truly unique adventure!

Races offered by this event

You have 32 weeks to prepare

100 km

19 Sep, 2025 (Fri) - 20:00
Trail running

100 km

5500 m of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Mountain range

100 Miles

19 Sep, 2025 (Fri)
Trail running

100 mi

Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Mountain range

70 km

20 Sep, 2025 (Sat) - 03:00
Trail running

70 km

4000 m of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Mountain range

50 km

20 Sep, 2025 (Sat) - 05:30
Trail running

50 km

2800 m of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Mountain range

21 km

20 Sep, 2025 (Sat) - 06:00
Trail running

23 km

1150 m of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Hilly
Mountain range

10 km

20 Sep, 2025 (Sat) - 09:00
Trail running

10 km

550 m of elevation gain
Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Mountain range

Course details

Course highlights

100 miles Unlike all our other distances, the VMM 100 miles is not held every year. In 2025, there will not be a VMM 100 miles. Welcome to the hardest run in Vietnam! This is a seriously tough, but also extremely beautiful 100 miles ultra marathon that covers every type of terrain the Sapa area has to offer.  The race begins in the heart of Sapa town. You will head northwest of Sapa across the beautiful Suoi Ho valley (home village of Black Hmong people) on a route unique to 100 mile runners. 100 km This is a seriously tough ultra marathon that covers every type of terrain the area has to offer. You need to be an experienced, capable mountain runner to complete this course within the cut-off time. The race begins in Sapa town. This means you can expect crowds to be cheering you at the start line before you run into the night. The route then continues over Ham Rong Mountain. You will pass some remote Hmong villages with panoramic views of the valley. 70 km This is an extremely hard ultra-trail marathon covering all types of landscapes of the Sapa mountain range. The 70km route begins in Sapa town center. Your route starts with a climb up to Ham Rong mountain above Sapa. If you have good legs, the following descent is a sheer joy, especially in the dry; in the wet however, it can be challenging. In the dry, much of it is runnable and the views are incredible. 50 km Welcome to our tough, but spectacularly beautiful and rewarding 50km ultra trail. With 2,800m of gain, this is a race for those who truly love the mountains. The course starts in the middle of Sapa where you can expect a huge atmosphere. The race kicks off with a short, flat section to Sapa’s lake. You then climb out of town, before dropping down into the hidden valley of Suoi Ho. 21 km This Half Mountain Marathon is very hard. The race starts in Sapa town. After a small loop, the route goes uphill across the Ham Rong Mountain giving you incredible views from early on in the course. You will see beautiful valleys, local ethnic minority villages, streams, forest and high mountain views. 10 km Beginning with beautiful views of the Muong Hoa valley, the course first gently climbs through the ethnic Hmong area of Su Pan. A single-track trail then traverses the hillside, before you climb the famous Mount Silverstone. This is the last peak of all VMM distances, with incredible mountain views, made more special by the sound of our local flute players. The climbing is now done. From here it is downhill and flat to the finish line at Topas Ecolodge, where you can celebrate your successful completion of the VMM 10km together with your fellow mountain runners! We think this is one of the hardest 10km mass participation courses you can find in the world, so we hope you feel ready! Be sure to know the race profile: the 10km has almost zero flat running, so prepare to do some serious climbing and descending. You should all feel very proud when you get the medal at the finish, particularly if this is your first mountain run.

Start address

Sapa, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Finish address

Topas Ecolodge, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, Vietnam

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
pool-access
Event T-shirts
park-fees
Toilets
Shuttle to Start Line
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
finishers-t-shirts
Expo entry
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
charity-donation
Photo Service
Post-race meal
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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Patrick
Nov 2024
Trail running
23 km

Lousy route, multiple choke points, not a route for running at all, more like hiking only. Several points had to cross barbed wires - local residents land, which I felt should have been pre-arranged to be open up to facilitate the event. Trail slippery at many areas, very technical. End point was a mess. I estimated there were only about 10 WC and 10 shower total for thousands for people! The so-called lunch was only fries, bread and soup and plain water. Everything else you want you pay. There were not enough space or seats for tired runners to even sit and eat properly, so crowded until I had to squat in a corner. I had initially wanted to try longer distances and other races by Topaz but after experiencing this event, definitely going to skip their events in future.

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