Do you want to discover the vibrant city of Hanoi and one of the seven wonders in the world by foot? Then the the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon will be the perfect race for you.
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon, a breath-taking route, runners will have the unique chance to see stunning attractions of one beautiful World Heritage. The race started in 2015 and offers a wide range of distance options: 42 km Full Marathon, 21 km Half Marathon, 10 km and 2km Fun Run.
The running course has been designed to run over Bai Chay Bridge, the longest single span bridge in Southeast Asia, to provide a spectacular view from above over the magnificent landscape of Halong Bay, one of the world natural heritages internationally recognized by UNESCO. The route continues through picturesque spots of mountains and coastal lines along the bay…
Ha Long (Quang Ninh province, Vietnam) is formed by about 2000 islands of all sizes in the middle of the beautiful ocean, Halong bay is considered a cradle of culture of enormous biodiversity and archeological value.
Beside all the sight-seeing tours offered, there will be a 21km running track along the coast. From “Bai Chay” bridge, you will have in your sight an enormous beach, majestic mountains as well as bright welcoming smiles from friendly locals alongside the running track. It will certainly be an experience which cannot be resisted by any travel-lover in Halong Bay, a place dubbed as “Heaven on Earth”.
Accommodation should be booked around Cung Quy hoach & Trien lam Quang Ninh, where the Start/Finish line is placed
A nice prize presentation ceremony will be organized during the marathon at Finish venue.
Minimum 18 years old on race day for FM, HM and 10km; 10 years old for 5km.
A team of doctors and nurses is available prior to, during and immediately after the marathon event.
Finisher Medals will be awarded to runners of all categories who complete the race.
Baggage facilities will be provided for participants. If you do plan to use this service, please bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home. We will not be responsible for lost or missing items…
FM: 6 hours and half; HM: 4 hours
Parking area will be provided
Photo Service will be provided by the Organizer. Professional photographers and video cameramen will be at some spectacular view locations of the running course and at the Finish Line
IAAF/AIMS certified; AIMS member
For 10k, 21k & 42k Bag, Timing Chip, Program Book are included; All distances will be included Event T-shirt and BIB. Race kit will be distributed at Official Hotel on Nov 23, 2019
There will be bottle water and electrolytic drinks available for participants throughout the course and at the start/finish areas.
The result will be updated on the website in one day after the race
The Start/Finish line of the race is in Cung Quy hoach & Trien Lam Quang NInh . The start is at center beachfront area allowing easy access from other tourist sites in the area. You can reach the start point by various transportation methods, such as: taxi, car, motorbike, etc.
Museum and Library of Halong
Trần Quốc Nghiễn, Hồng Gai, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Bảo Tàng Quảng Ninh, Trần Quốc Nghiễn, tp. Hạ Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Trần Quốc Nghiễn, Hồng Gai, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
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A most spectacular route has been chosen as the ideal racing course in Halong Bay which sets it apart from other marathons. Run alongside elite athletes and spend a glorious days in this magnificent bay. The 21-km track has been selected for the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon held in Quang Ninh next November with international participants from all around the world. On that breath-taking route, runners will have the unique chance to see stunning attractions of one beautiful Vietnam.
Kilometer signs can be found along the entire route. Owing to the conditions, however, they may be placed +/- meters from the exact point. The signs are therefore only for orientation and runners shouldn't calculate speed based on the signs.
Marathon
* Start: Bai Tho Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Chay Bridge – Route from Bai Chay Bridge to telepheric (check point 1) – Ha Long st. – Hoang Quoc Viet st – Route to Tuan Chau – Tuan Chau Beach (check point 2) – Turn round to Bai Chay Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Tho Bridge – Quang Ninh Museum
* Finish: Square 30-10
Half Marathon
* Start: Square 30-10
Bai Tho Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Turn round to Bai Chay Bridge – Dang Ba Hat – Bai Tho Bridge – Quang Ninh Museum
* Finish: Square 30-10
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
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