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Halong Bay Heritage Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Ha Long (Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam)

LocationHa Long, Quảng Ninh Province, VietnamShow on map(20.9712° N, 107.0448° E)
Date & StatusNovember 22, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Ha Long, Quảng Ninh Province, VN focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, City Run, 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 November 22, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (halongmarathon.com).

Official website
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon in Ha Long (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji and Fog over 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

Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & CoastCity RunCapitals & Major Cities

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)
N10203040FS20.9712° N, 107.0448° 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 16.7 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 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon take place?

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon takes place in Ha Long, Quảng Ninh Province, VN (start area at coordinates 20.9712° N, 107.0448° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 22, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Halong Bay Heritage Marathon?

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 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon?

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 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon?

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