Halong Bay Heritage Marathon

ABOUT HALONG BAY HERITAGE MARATHON

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon, one of the biggest, most professional and well-organized International Marathon in Viet Nam, is held annually on the last Saturday of November in the World’s Natural Heritages internationally recognized by UNESCO Halong Bay. The race aims at creating a healthy and positive environment where running enthusiasts can challenge themselves, as well as meet and share their experiences with others like them. The special design of the track offers a unique running course across Bai Chay Bridge, the longest single span bridge in Southeast Asia. This course’s design also provides a spectacular view from above to the magnificent landscape of Halong Bay. The route continues through picturesque spots of mountains and coastal lines along the bay and beautiful fishing villages with the start and finish line at Quang Ninh Museum Library – an honored work of architecture. Join Halong Bay Heritage Marathon – a convergent place for all running feet and nature lovers.

REASONS TO RUN WITH “Halong Bay Heritage Marathon”!

1. Run alongside the most stunning coastline of Halong Bay, a world heritage recognized by UNESCO, Halong Bay Heritage Marathon has always been a must in your yearly running schedule.
2. Being one of the most well-organized marathons in Vietnam, our mission and vision is to become an annual world-class international race. For that sole reason, we are committed to perfect ourselves through each year of the marathon.
3. With diverse running distances: a 42.195km marathon, a 21.1km half-marathon, a 10km run and a 5km fun run, everyone can join and experience this unique running course and compete against elite runners in the most ideal weather.
4. Enjoy privileges with world-class services, every customer’s need will be satisfied with the best hotel network in Vietnam and a mesmerizing cruise tour of Halong Bay.

RACE INFO – 04 ROUTES AT A WORLD’S NATURAL HERITAGE

42KM MARATHON – We Are the Champion – Conquer “Bãi Cháy” Bridge:

• Start: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province – Bai Tho Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Chay Bridge – Route from Bai Chay Bridge to telepheric (check point 1) – Ha Long st. – Hoang Quoc Viet st – Route to Tuan Chau – Tuan Chau Beach (check point 2) – Turn round to Bai Chay Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Tho Bridge – Quang Ninh Museum
• Finish: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province

21KM HALF MARATHON – Runs at a World’s Natural Heritage – The Joy of Victory

• Start: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province – Bai Tho Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Chay Bridge – Route from Bai Chay Bridge to telepheric (check point 1) – Ha Long st. –Turn round to Bai Chay Bridge in the middle of Ha Long st– Dang Ba Hat – Bai Tho Bridge – Quang Ninh Museum
• Finish: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province

10KM FUN RUN – Boots your Endurance – Run and Enjoy Halong Bay

• Start:Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province
  Bai Tho Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Turn round to Bai Chay – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Tho Bridge – Quang Ninh Museum
• Finish: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province

05KM FUN RUN – Best for Starter – Amazing 05K Route

• Start: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province
  Bai Tho 1 Bridge – Tran Quoc Nghien St – Bai Tho 2 Bridge Turning Point 5KM – Bai Tho 1 Bridge
• Finish: Fair and Exhibition Quang Ninh Province

Source: halongmarathon.com