Ultra Running Hub Sapa Town, Vietnam · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Vietnam Mountain Marathon 50km
Race completed
47 km Distance
2,800 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 60 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 18 hours
22:59 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~752 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47km | 752 | Jian-Jian Yang · 04:53:38 | Fu-Zhao Xiang · 05:41:10 |
| 2024 | 47km | 657 | A-Hang Giang · 05:59:16 | Thi-Ngoc-Anh Nguyen · 07:25:00 |
| 2023 | 48km | 864 | John Ray Galutera Onifa · 05:06:27 | Vanja Cnops · 06:41:14 |
The field grew 14% between 2024 (657) and 2025 (752). 35% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 47 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Similar races
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