42km - Full Marathon
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42km | +2,800 m
Start time: 6:00 AM, Saturday, 23-09-2023
Bus departs to start: please see your race program – Race Start Time & Location
Start location: Ta Phin Ancient Monastery (Tu Viện Cổ Tả Phìn) – Google Maps
CUT-OFF: 14:30 (CP4) – 16:30 (CP5) – 18:30 (CP6) – 20:30 (CP7) – COT at finish: 23:59
Finish location: Topas Ecolodge – Google maps
Qualification: Open to experienced runners at least 18 years old on race day. It is recommended you have completed at least 1 half marathon.
Course description
This is a very hard but stunning Mountain Marathon for the experienced runner who is looking for a tough challenge. The trails will lead you off the beaten track to areas which are rarely visited by anyone but locals.
With a new start from 2022, you will head onto trails soon after the start line, climbing up to the summit of the beautiful Nui Bo (cow mountain) at an altitude of around 2,300m.
In good weather you will have stunning panoramic views of the mountains, including Fansipan. You will also be looking down at Vietnam’s highest road pass way, way beneath you. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful vistas of the course and indeed in all of Vietnam.
After descending on trail with amazing rice terrace views to Ta Phin (CP4) you will head onto more new trail on your way to CP6 where you will meet up with the 21k runners. Here you will experience yet more updated trail with incredible valley and rice paddy views.
After CP7 the infamous Silverstone climb on steep trail awaits, but your reward at the top is one of the best vistas of the course. Then it’s time for the final hard downhill and the race to the finish line and the stunning welcome from the other runners at Topas Ecolodge, located on a beautiful hilltop. Here you can relax and enjoy the feeling of triumph together with all the other mountain runners.
Expect your will be about double compared to a flat race. Therefore you must bring water and extra energy. If you are still racing at 5:30 PM and do not have a headlamp, you will be cut off.
Choose your race distance
| RACE DISTANCE | STANDARD FEE | Add Sunday 10km (No extra T-shirt) |
|---|---|---|
| Cự ly | Phí tiêu chuẩn | Thêm cự ly 10km (Không thêm áo chạy) |
| 10km - Sunday / Chủ nhật | VND 1,350,000 (~USD 59) | N/A |
| 21km | VND 2,950,000 (~USD 129) | VND 900,000 (~USD 40) |
| 42km | VND 3,200,000 (~USD 139) | VND 900,000 (~USD 40) |
| 70km | VND 3,900,000 (~USD 169) | VND 900,000 (~USD 40) |
| 100km | VND 4,350,000 (~USD 189) | VND 900,000 (~USD 40) |
| **Group Registration Discount (Ưu đãi đăng ký nhóm) | ||
| 10-49 runners | 10-49 người | 5% | 5% |
| 50+ runners | Từ 50 người trở lên | 10% | 10% |
We also offer various 3-day and 4-day add-on packages, including transport to and from Hanoi, your accommodation and your meals.
Sapa Travel Packages
| PACKAGE | DATE | NGÀY | HOTEL | KHÁCH SẠN | Adult | Người lớn | Children | Trẻ em | Single supplement | Phụ phí phòng đơn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-day Inclusive Package | Trọn gói 3 ngày | Friday - Sunday, 22-24/09/2023 | Sapa Highland Resort | VND 3,850,000 (~USD 157) | VND 3,400,000 (~USD 139) | VND 1,200,000 (~USD 49) |
| 4-day Inclusive Package | Trọn gói 4 ngày | Thursday - Sunday, 21-24/09/2023 | BB Sapa Resort & Spa | VND 5,750,000 (~USD 235) | VND 4,200,000 (~USD 171) | VND 2,700,000 (~USD 110) |
Topas Ecolodge Travel Packages
| PACKAGE | DATE | NGÀY | Adult | Người lớn | Single supplement | Phụ phí phòng đơn | Children | Trẻ em |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUM Bungalow: 3-DAY PACKAGE *Only 1 MALE package slot is available. Twin sharing with another runner of the same gender. Kindly email us to book. | Friday - Sunday, 22-24/09/2023 | VND 11,000,000 (~USD 449) | VND 7,800,000 (~USD 318) | Contact us for family price |
| PREMIUM Bungalow: 4-DAY PACKAGE *SOLD OUT | HẾT CHỖ | Thursday - Sunday, 21-24/09/2023 | VND 17,000,000 (~USD 694) | VND 11,000,000 (~USD 449) | Contact us for family price |
| SUITE Bungalow: 3-DAY PACKAGE *SOLD OUT | HẾT CHỖ | Friday - Sunday, 22-24/09/2023 | VND 14,500,000 (~USD 592) | VND 11,000,000 (~USD 449) | Contact us for family price |
| SUITE Bungalow: 4-DAY PACKAGE *Only 1 package slot for FEMALE is available. Twin sharing with another runner of the same gender. Kindly email us to book. | Thursday - Sunday, 21-24/09/2023 | VND 21,000,000 (~USD 857) | VND 15,600,000 (~USD 637) | Contact us for family price |
| POOL VILLA: 3-DAY PACKAGE *SOLD OUT | HẾT CHỖ | Friday - Sunday, 22-24/09/2023 | VND 23,000,000 (~USD 939) | VND 20,000,000 (~USD 816) | Contact us for family price |
| POOL VILLA: 4-DAY PACKAGE *SOLD OUT | HẾT CHỖ | Thursday - Sunday, 21-24/09/2023 | VND 34,700,000 (~USD 1,416) | VND 30,500,000 (~USD 1,245) | Contact us for family price |
- Read more about the Sapa Travel Packages
- Read more about the Topas Ecolodges Travel Packages
- Run Only Program
VMM 42km is a VTS Marathon Points race, 2-point qualifying race for ITRA and UTMB Index Race.