🇻🇳Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Expected January 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
45 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Ho Chi Minh City's marathon is Vietnam's largest and most internationally recognised road race, held in January before the tropical heat becomes prohibitive. The flat course runs along the Saigon River waterfront past the Bitexco Financial Tower, through the French colonial boulevards of District 1, past the Reunification Palace and Notre-Dame Cathedral, and through the emerging skyscraper district of Binh Thanh. Early start times (typically 3 AM or 5 AM) keep temperatures manageable, but January humidity of 65–75% makes heat management essential regardless. The city's density and round-the-clock energy means vibrant street food and enormous crowds even before dawn. A growing international field reflects Vietnam's surging running culture.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
23–29°C
Humidity
65–75%
Conditions
Tropical January — very warm and humid, early start essential
Wind
5–15 km/h
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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