Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Can Tho (Can Tho City, Vietnam)

LocationCần Thơ, Stadt Can Tho, VietnamShow on map(10.0371° N, 105.7883° E)
Date & StatusDecember 20, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race is an endurance sporting event in Cần Thơ, Stadt Can Tho, VN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run, Culture & History, Capitals & Major Cities.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (canthomarathon.com).

Official website
Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race in Cần Thơ (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastCity RunCulture & HistoryCapitals & Major CitiesLandmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m14 m - 33 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS10.0371° N, 105.7883° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 14.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race take place?

Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race takes place in Cần Thơ, Stadt Can Tho, VN (start area at coordinates 10.0371° N, 105.7883° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Can Tho Marathon Heritage Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (canthomarathon.com).