Moc Chau, Vietnam · Saturday, January 16, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Vietnam Trail Marathon

108 days away

70 km Distance

2,000 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 29 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~535 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — 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
2026	70km	535	Jui-Chi (Ricky) Sung · 06:40:52	Dening Lo · 07:26:47
2025	70km	278	Si-Hieu Nguyen · 06:15:48	Thi-Linh-Giang Giang · 08:26:49
2024	70km	284	Valentin Orange · 07:01:40	Leslie Nowicki · 08:25:16
2023	70km	266	Manuel Aliprandi · 08:08:09	Thi-Lan-Huong Vu · 10:40:20
2022	70km	88	Tien-Hung Nguyen · 07:55:28	Thi-Nho-Hoai Nguyen · 11:22:00
2021	70km	114	Valentin Orange · 07:50:57	Thi-Hau Ha · 09:01:45
2020	70km	143	Duy-Quang Tran · 07:06:56	Thi-Duong Nguyen · 10:33:12
2019	70km	131	Quang Tran · 07:59:44	Jo Meek · 09:37:20

The field grew 92% between 2025 (278) and 2026 (535). 30% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 70 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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