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Vietnam Trail Marathon

Trail Running covering 5 km to 70 km with up to 2,970 m D+ in Sơn La (Sơn La Province, Vietnam)

LocationSơn La, Sơn La Province, VietnamShow on map(21.3256° N, 103.9188° E)
Date & StatusJanuary 16, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +2,970 m

Vietnam Trail Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Sơn La, Sơn La Province, VN focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 70 km (70 km, +2,970 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,820 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +940 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vietnamtrailseries.com).

Official website
Vietnam Trail Marathon in Sơn La (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 70 kmTrail Running70 km+2,970 m1,150 m - 2,397 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 42 kmTrail Running42 km+1,820 m1,153 m - 1,917 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 21 kmTrail Running21 km+940 m1,156 m - 1,551 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 10 kmTrail Running10 km+380 m1,159 m - 1,319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 5 kmTrail Running5 km+190 m1,162 m - 1,242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
70 km
Elevation gain
+2,970 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,970 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,397 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
8.5 % / 15.3 %
Course format
Loop course
70 km+2,970 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS21.3256° N, 103.9188° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,397 m above sea level (+2,970 m D+, -2,970 m D-)

Peak: 2,397 m·at 46.4 km·Ø 8.5 %
1,150 m1,566 m1,981 m2,397 m0 km14 km28 km42 km56 km70 km2,397 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Vietnam Trail Marathon take place?

Vietnam Trail Marathon takes place in Sơn La, Sơn La Province, VN (start area at coordinates 21.3256° N, 103.9188° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Vietnam Trail Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 70 km (70 km, +2,970 m D+), Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,820 m D+), Trail 21 km (21 km, +940 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +380 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 70 km over 70 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,970 m of elevation gain and -2,970 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,397 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 Trail Marathon?

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