General Information
Race Date: November 07-08, 2026
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race – a part of the global series of Standard Chartered Marathons, will officially take place on November 7-8, 2026, marking its third season in Vietnam.
Race tracks 2026 (to be update)
Refer to previous editions of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race:
Expo and performances
As part of the marathon, an exhibition, community exchange activities, and art performances will take place over three days, from November 6 to 8, enhancing the experience and allowing both runners and the community to enjoy diverse cultural and symbolic activities of Hanoi – the city of a thousand years of heritage.
Start / Finish point : To be announced
For the 2026 season, the Organizing Committee is committed to enhancing the participant experience with a new race route, promising an exciting and memorable journey for runners. The event continues to promote sustainable development, constantly improving organization and expanding community-focused activities. Attracting international attention, the marathon contributes to establishing Hanoi as a premier marathon destination in Southeast Asia.
Registration Fee
Price steps
Registration for four race distances – 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km: To be announced
Kids Dash registration:To be announced
Promotions will be announced by the organizer in the Promotions section from time to time.
Bib number
- All runners must wear the official Bib number that will be handed out before the race in the Race Kit.
- The Bib number must be worn visible during the race on the front of the runner’s body.
- Runners cannot participate without their Bib numbers.
Race tracks
Official race tracks with checkpoints, water stations, med stations and WC are announced on the website.
Kilometer Signs
Kilometer signs can be found along the entire route. Owing to the conditions, however, they may be placed with “+/- meters” from the exact point. The signs are therefore only for orientation and runners shouldn’t calculate speed based only on the signs.
Racekit Collection Process
Race Kit Pickup Time & Location
- Time: To be announced
- Location: To be announced
Required Documents for Collection
- For Runners:
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- QR Code
- Original Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) / Passport or CCCD in the VNeID application
- Printed hard copy of the Waiver Form signed by the legal guardian for runners under 16
- For Authorized Recipients:
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- Authorized online by the runner
- QR Code
- Original Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) / Passport or CCCD in the VNeID application of the authorized person
- Photocopy/photo of the CCCD/Passport of the authorizing runner
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- Additional Documents Required for Runners Under 16:
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- Photocopy/photo of the runner’s birth certificate
- Printed hard copy of the Waiver Form signed by the legal guardian
- Photocopy/photo of the legal guardian’s CCCD
- Photocopy/photo of the guardianship certification (if the guardian is not the runner’s parent)
Race Kit Collection Notes
Runners must keep their QR code confidential and only share it with an authorized representative if needed.
If a runner does not receive the confirmation email with the QR code and waiver form, please contact the event organizers at: phone (+84) 06 207 4489, or email: canthomarathon@dhavietnam.vn or fanpage.
Runners must check their Race Kit upon receipt. Once they leave the collection area, the organizers will not accept any exchanges or returns for any item in the Race Kit.
Timing Chip
The official time measurement is done by a professional timing agency, Sportstats Asia.
Runners will have the chip attached to the back of their Bib number. Please do not fold the Bib.
For a perfect, correct time measurement and certified race results, runners MUST pass all the time mats at the start, finish and checkpoints on the course.
Race Officials and Supporters
English-speaking volunteers, supporters from the Organizer Committee (OC), police department, other authorized agencies and DHA Vietnam are in charge of the event with full support to the athletes.
Official Medical Team
The Official Medical Teams including doctors and ambulances are in charge of the event and running courses. All decisions made by security officials and medical teams are final. This also includes removing a participant from the race if needed due to health conditions.
Health
Marathon runners participate at their own risk. By taking the Bib number, each runner accepts the Terms and Conditions.
Furthermore, runners also declare that they have taken a health check performed by a specialist at least three months before the race.
Water and Refreshment Points (RP)
Facilities such as first aid, refreshments (water, electrolytic drinks) and bananas can be found every 3 km to 4 km.
Please throw the empty cup into the dust bin to avoid obstructing fellow runners.
Pacers
If runners wish to score a certain time, please follow pacers.
How do I recognize them? They wear big colored balloons with the time print.
Race Results
The results will be posted immediately after the event.
Instructions for Checking Baggage
Checked Bag Number
Checked Bag Number Sticker to be placed on Bib. Receive the Checked Bag Number Sticker upon checking your baggage. Present the same sticker on your bib to reclaim baggage.
Keep in mind when checking baggage:
- Check in your items one hour before your starting time
- Please prepare your own bag to hold all your check-in items.
- The organizers reserve the right to refuse the following items:
- Valuable goods such as cash, jewelry, electronics like laptops or cell phones.
- Hazardous and flammable goods.
- Bulky items (any items with a dimension exceeding 60cm)
- Fragile goods, ones that may fade color, valuable documents.
Runners must seal their checked bags. The organizers reserve the right to inspect checked items upon request from authorities in charge of security. The organizers are not liable for any damages or losses incurred at the checked bags areas
After baggage hours, unclaimed goods will be transferred to the office of DHA Vietnam at 505 Minh Khai, Vinh Tuy ward, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi – where it will be stored around 7 days after race date. To reclaim baggage, please contact us at hanoi.marathon@dhavietnam.vn or 096 207 4489 to reclaim your items 7 days after the race date. After 7 days we reserve the rights to resolve the matter at our own discretion.
Runner’s Briefing
The pre-race briefing will take place in the OC’ official hotel in Hanoi in the afternoon of the day before the Race Day to provide runners all necessary and useful information for the competition.
The detailed schedule will be announced to all runners seven to 10 days prior the race day.
Photo Opportunities
The OC will arrange professional photographers and video cameramen at some nice view locations of the running course and at the Finish line. The photo service is free of charge.
Vietnam’s Entry Visa
All foreign runners are responsible for the purpose of visiting Vietnam, including participating in the marathon, during their visa application and immigration.
According to the security regulation and policies from the Hanoi provincial authority for any international events, foreigners are required to share accommodation information during their stay in Hanoi with the OC. If runners don’t choose the official hotels, please inform the OC of the hotel address at least three weeks before the Race Day.
The OC disclaims all responsibilities if runners fail to provide their hotel information in Hanoi.
Rules And Regulations
Terms and Conditions
The race regulations outline the rules, rights, and responsibilities of participants to ensure fairness, safety, and transparency.
The regulations include conditions for registration, athlete classification, race rules, time limits, and penalties for rule violations. The document also details the organizer’s responsibilities in supporting participants and handling any issues during the event.
Runners must comply fully with the regulations to contribute to a professional and successful race.
Enterprise Cup 2026
Personal Data Protection Policy
The organizers commit to protecting participants’ personal data in accordance with applicable laws. The collected information is solely used for event organization and will not be shared with third parties without consent, the highest security measures are applied to prevent unauthorized access to personal data.
Payment Instructions
Participants can pay via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or JCB through the Onepay gateway
Bank transfers can be made using a system-generated QR code at checkout. The system will generate a transaction reference number to confirm the runner’s registration automatically.
BIB Delivery Policy
Once payment is successfully completed, the system will generate a BIB number and send it along with the registration confirmation and payment receipt to the runner’s registered email. Runners can change their BIB number via the BIB change service, subject to the designated fee.
If runners do not receive their BIB due to network issues, they should notify the organizers via: email hanoimarathon@dhavietnam.vn, or hotline +84 96 207 4489, we will support as soon as possible.
About the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race
Standard Chartered Marathon systems
Since 1997, Standard Chartered has organized prestigious international marathons worldwide.
The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is the bank’s flagship race, attracting 70,000+ runners annually, alongside the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, both recognized as World Athletics Gold Label Races.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 is the 10th race in this elite series, marking Standard Chartered’s 120th anniversary in Vietnam.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is one of Vietnam’s premier professional races, held annually in November in Hanoi, the capital of one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful and peaceful countries.
Recognized by World Athletics (WA), officially certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), and affiliated with the Vietnam Athletics Federation, the race has been an official AIMS member since 2019.
2018: Launched as the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon, the event attracted over 3,000 runners from Vietnam and worldwide.
2019: The Hanoi People’s Committee designated the race as “Hanoi’s Official International Marathon”, aiming to place it among the world’s leading marathons alongside Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, and Tokyo. The number of participants more than doubled to over 6,000 runners from 50+ countries and territories.
2020: Vietnam chaired ASEAN, and the race was selected as the official marathon of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020.
2021: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed twice. The race was rescheduled to March 6, 2022, relocated to My Dinh National Sports Complex, and scaled down.
2022: The race officially joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking System.
The Hanoi Heritage International Marathon 2023 was a one-of-a-kind event, serving both as a traditional race and a unique sightseeing tour through five major districts and nearly all the historical and cultural landmarks of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, attracting more than 11,000 participants.
From 2018–2023, the race followed a closed-loop course, starting and finishing at Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi.
In 2024, The partnership between Standard Chartered (SC) and DHA Vietnam is expected to elevate the race to new heights. This will be the 10th race in the prestigious Standard Chartered Marathon series, focusing on endurance, unity, and overcoming limits, while maintaining international standards and showcasing 11 must-visit heritage sites in Hanoi
- Hoan Kiem Lake – A cultural hub with the iconic Turtle Tower and the historic Ngoc Son Temple.
- Hanoi Opera House – Built in 1901, modeled after Paris’s Opéra Garnier.
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral – A 1884 Gothic church reminiscent of Notre Dame de Paris.
- Hanoi Flag Tower – Built in the early 19th century under the Nguyen Dynasty.
- Temple of Literature – Established in the 11th century, home to 82 stone steles honoring scholars from the 15th to 18th centuries.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, located at Ba Dinh Square, where he declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945.
- Tran Quoc Pagoda – A 1,500-year-old pagoda on West Lake, featuring an 11-tier stupa.
- Quan Thanh Temple – Built in the 11th century, dedicated to Huyen Thien Tran Vu, one of Hanoi’s four guardian deities.
- Bac Gate – A remnant of Hanoi’s ancient citadel, scarred by war, symbolizing Vietnam’s colonial and wartime struggles.
- Long Bien Bridge – Built by the French in 1898, it withstood bombings during the Vietnam War, becoming a symbol of resilience.
- O Quan Chuong Gate – The last remaining gate of the ancient city, named after a military commander who defended Hanoi against the French.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race represents a peaceful Vietnam and its friendly people. The organizers believe this race deserves a place on every runner’s “must-run” list at least once in their lifetime.
