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Vietnam Mountain Marathon

Trail Running covering 10.4 km to 161 km with up to 8,900 m D+ in Sa Pả (Lào Cai Province, Vietnam)

LocationSa Pả, Lào Cai Province, VietnamShow on map(22.3565° N, 103.8738° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +8,900 m

Vietnam Mountain Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Sa Pả, Lào Cai Province, VN focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races, World Trail Majors. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including VMM 100M (161 km, +8,900 m D+), VMM 100K (100.9 km, +5,500 m D+), VMM 70K (69.8 km, +3,900 m D+), VMM 50K (49.6 km, +2,700 m D+), VMM 21K (23 km, +1,100 m D+), and VMM 10K (10.4 km, +500 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vietnamtrailseries.com).

Official website
Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sa Pả (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

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
VMM 100MTrail Running161 km+8,900 m1,150 m - 4,888 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VMM 100KTrail Running100.9 km+5,500 m1,153 m - 3,463 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VMM 70KTrail Running69.8 km+3,900 m1,156 m - 2,794 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VMM 50KTrail Running49.6 km+2,700 m1,159 m - 2,293 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VMM 21KTrail Running23 km+1,100 m1,162 m - 1,624 mLoop courseRoute & profile
VMM 10KTrail Running10.4 km+500 m1,150 m - 1,360 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
161 km
Elevation gain
+8,900 m D+
Elevation loss
-8,900 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 4,888 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.1 % / 20 %
Course format
Loop course
161 km+8,900 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS22.3565° N, 103.8738° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,888 m above sea level (+8,900 m D+, -8,900 m D-)

Peak: 4,888 m·at 74.5 km·Ø 11.1 %
1,150 m2,396 m3,642 m4,888 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.8 km161 km4,888 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vietnam Mountain Marathon take place?

Vietnam Mountain Marathon takes place in Sa Pả, Lào Cai Province, VN (start area at coordinates 22.3565° N, 103.8738° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Vietnam Mountain Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including VMM 100M (161 km, +8,900 m D+), VMM 100K (100.9 km, +5,500 m D+), VMM 70K (69.8 km, +3,900 m D+), VMM 50K (49.6 km, +2,700 m D+), VMM 21K (23 km, +1,100 m D+), and VMM 10K (10.4 km, +500 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Vietnam Mountain Marathon?

The main competition (VMM 100M over 161 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +8,900 m of elevation gain and -8,900 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,888 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 Vietnam Mountain Marathon?

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