VMM 10KM Trail Run
Finish Rate 2024: 99%
Distance: 10.8km | Elevation gain: 570m
Departure to start: 7:30 (last bus), from Sapa Park (next to Sapa Square – Google maps)
Start time: 9:00, Saturday, 20/9/2025
Start location: Su Pan Village, Muong Hoa Commune
Finish location: Topas Ecolodge – Google maps
CUT-OFF: 12:30 at CP Lếch Mông – 15:30 at FINISH
Age restriction: 10km entrants must be at least 18 years old on race day
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Age categories are: Under 30; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
The overall top 3 are excluded from the age group awards.
Top 3 male/female runners can collect their trophies at a special Age Group Trophy Collection booth at the finish area: Topas Ecolodge (Saturday). We cannot ship trophies to those who do not come and collect them during this time slot.
Age group runners receive trophies only.
Age group winners are invited to the Sunday prize giving ceremony on Sunday morning from 09:30. Age group award winners from all distances will be invited to the stage together to honor their achievement.
Course description
With a 99% finish rate (2024), the VMM 10km serves up awesome Sapa views on the way to the famous VMM finish party at Topas Ecolodge.
Course description
Participate in this year’s biggest public run in Sapa and race against the local Black Hmong, Red Dao and Tay minorities. Maybe you watched your friends and families run the Mountain Marathon on Saturday and now want to show them how to run 10km! Or maybe you just cannot get enough competition and want to combine a Saturday run of 21km, 50km, 70km or 100km, and 100 miles with a 10km run.
Look out as the local runners are eager to compete with the international competitors! The route starts from central Sapa Town and then heads down the main street, and soon you are out of town. Now run 2.5km down the valley on paved road and drop into the famous Hoang Lien National Park and its beautiful scenery with rice fields, rivers and trails beaten by buffaloes. Save some energy for the final challenge… a climb of 500m just before the finish! It is hard, but beautiful! VMM provide 2 checkpoints.
This year, we’ve kept the most popular 10km course aspects, while adding some upgrades to give you an even better mountain experience.
The run starts with knock out views of Sapa’s Muong Hoa valley, before passing through the ethnic Hmong area of Su Pan.
A single-track trail then climbs up the famed Mount Silverstone. When you reach the top, you’ll meet our flute players who will soundtrack your achievement of conquering the highest point on your course. We’ll also have photographers here to capture you against the awesome mountain backdrop!
From here, you will run downhill to a Red Dao village, then turn right onto a new section of single-track trail which winds through beautiful forest on the way to another small ethnic village.
You’ll emerge from the trail just a few hundred meters from the iconic VMM finish gate. The final stretch from here offers more incredible views of Sapa’s terraced rice fields. You’ll emerge from the trail just a few hundred meters from the iconic VMM finish gate. The final stretch from here offers more incredible views of Sapa’s terraced rice fields. You’ll now be able to hear the finish line MC… and soon it will be your name they call.
After you cross the finish line, it’s time to soak up the friendly trail festival vibes and the mountain views all around you. Enjoy a well-earned finisher meal and be sure to head for the ultimate recovery session in one of two mountain top infinity pools or the jacuzzi!
FINISH BAG
01 bag/runner. Hand in/Pick up at the START/FINISH.
Please prepare your own bag. Bags must be sealed/closed. Do not include valuables – the organiser cannot be held responsible for any loss.
ATTACH your luggage tag (given at the race pack collection) on your finish bag before bringing it to the start line.
*If you DNF, then you can also pick up your finish bag in Sapa Park (next to Sapa Square) from 7:00-11:00 on Sunday.
Note: no individual requests for bag transfers can be facilitated. ALL bags are moved together.
MANDATORY KIT 10KM
- Read more about the Sapa Travel Packages
- Read more about the Topas Ecolodge Travel Packages
- Run Only Program