Unique features of Halong Bay Heritage Marathon

Its track has been voted by the prestigious “Runner's World UK” magazine as one of the 50 greatest races on earth, making it a desirable destination for runners around the world. In 2018, British ultra-runner Lee Grantham, who held the 2017 world record for 100-km ultramarathon, competed in the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon.

Not just showing professionalism in the organization work, in the care and logistics for runners, the Organizers of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon are at the forefront with an effort to turn the race into a vibrant and colorful carnival on the shore of the beautiful Ha Long Bay.

Runners attending the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon will not only have the opportunity to stride on the poetic tracks of a UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage, but also to enjoy a happy weekend with loved ones, harmonizing the passion for sports with the love of a couple or in the family. This is also a great vacation to taste the best seafood specialties in Vietnam's northern region.

 

Recognized by national and international athletics federations

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon has its running tracks certified by the World Athletics (formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF) and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). Results at the marathon are used as a benchmark for runners to qualify for registration for Abbott World Marathon Majors' 6 largest running system on the planet including Boston, New York, Chicago, London, Tokyo and Berlin.

The marathon is one of the very few races in the high-performance competition system of the Vietnam Sports Administration and the Vietnam Athletics Federation.

 

Ideal destination for outdoor adventures and exploration

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon welcomes runners with fully blocked running track without crossing Bai Chay bridge, and the  elevation gain approaching zero. Running on the most beautiful coastal route in Quang Ninh province and watching right on the track Ha Long Bay, one of the world’s 7 wonders and the pride of Vietnam, will make runners excited and make their best efforts.

Ha Long weather in November is cool, with temperatures ranging between 17-22 degrees Celsius, ideal for jogging, promising to help runners set new PRs.

An opportunity for runners to compete in the race and spend time as well with family and friends at Ha Long Bay, a destination in every tourist’s bucket list. Infrastructure including many facilities has been invested synchronously and with quality. In addition to the race, runners and family and relatives will be fully served with utilities, meeting the needs of entertainment, relaxation, shopping... While in Ha Long, visitors can also enjoy Vietnam’s freshest seafood.

Coming to Ha Long, runners will be able to explore, experience and have fun at attractive points such as: Ha Long Bay, the old town, the night market, Tuan Chau island, Cua Van fishing village, Bai Tho mountain and Bai Chay beach. Halong Bay Heritage Marathon organizers have set up many nice check-in points, giving runners opportunities to record unforgettable moments. This is also an opportunity to enjoy the year-end festive atmosphere.

The marathon is the largest international race in Vietnam’s northern region, often drawing a large number of foreign runners and which has constantly been rising each year. This is an opportunity to interact with professional runners.

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon has important images captured: VTV live reporting, with professional commentators and a large number of pro photographers taking pictures along the way.