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An estimated 18,000 runners from Vietnam and around the world are expected to participate in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026, with the main race taking place on November 8 in Hanoi.
On July 22, the Organizing Committee of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 officially announced details of the upcoming event at a press conference.
Entering its third consecutive edition, the race is expected to attract approximately 18,000 domestic and international participants, making it one of the largest marathon events in Vietnam.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 will take place over three days, from November 6 to November 8, 2026, with the main race day scheduled for November 8.
The event features five race categories:
- Marathon (42.195km)
- Half Marathon (21.0975km)
- 10km
- 5km
- Kid Dash (2.1km) for children
Unity Park becomes the event venue for the 2026 season
The Race Village for the 2026 edition will be located at Unity Park (Công viên Thống Nhất), one of Hanoi’s central locations, providing runners with convenient access to the capital’s culturally and historically significant race routes.
One of the defining features of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race is its unique course, which takes runners past some of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks, including:
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ba Dinh Square
- Long Bien Bridge
The event is also one of the few marathons officially permitted to race through the historic core of Hanoi.
Corporate Cup introduced for the first time
For the 2026 edition, the Organizing Committee has introduced the Corporate Cup, a brand-new competition designed exclusively for the business community.
The winning team will receive a trip to Shanghai, China, to participate in the Standard Chartered Shanghai 10KM Run, creating opportunities to connect with the international running community.
Sustainability remains a key focus
As part of its environmental commitment, the Organizing Committee announced that all official race apparel for the 2026 season will be produced using recycled materials.
This initiative helps reduce plastic waste, promotes responsible consumption, and supports Vietnam’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Official Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking race
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race is an official member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking System.
As a result, runners’ finishing times at the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race are officially recognized for qualification purposes when applying to any of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, including the prestigious Boston Marathon, as well as:
- Tokyo Marathon
- London Marathon
- Berlin Marathon
- Chicago Marathon
- TCS New York City Marathon
- Sydney Marathon
Vietnam’s top marathon runners expected to compete
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 is expected to feature the participation of many of Vietnam’s top marathon athletes, further enhancing the competitiveness and prestige of this year’s event.
