On July 22, 2026, in Hanoi, the Organizing Committee officially announced the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026, launching the journey toward its third edition with new highlights in sport, heritage, sustainability, and community connection.
The announcement of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 officially marked the launch of this year’s race season. The race will take place from November 6 – 8, 2026, with the main race day on November 8, 2026, and is expected to attract a large number of domestic and international athletes.
Entering its third edition, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race continues to reaffirm its vision of building a race deeply rooted in heritage, while serving as a bridge connecting Vietnam’s running community with the international marathon community.
Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026: A Journey Connecting Sport and Heritage
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 features five race categories:
- Marathon: 42.195km
- Half Marathon: 21.0975km
- 10KM
- 5KM
- Kid Dash: 2.1km for children
The event venue for the 2026 race season will be located at Thong Nhat Park, a central location in Hanoi offering spacious surroundings and convenient connectivity. It will serve as the hub for activities throughout the race, while providing athletes with easy access to running routes rich in the cultural and historical heritage of the capital.
With a course passing through many iconic landmarks of Hanoi, the race offers not only a competitive experience but also an opportunity for domestic and international athletes to discover the cultural and historical beauty of the capital with every step.
According to information announced at the event, the 2026 race is expected to attract approximately 18,000 domestic and international athletes, making the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race one of the largest marathon events in Vietnam.
Long Bien Bridge Selected as the Heritage Icon of the 2026 Race
One of the most important highlights of the announcement ceremony was the official selection of Long Bien Bridge as the Heritage Icon of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026.
As a historic structure closely associated with the development of Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge is not only an architectural landmark but also regarded as a “witness to history” of the capital.
During the 2026 race season, the image of Long Bien Bridge will appear across the race’s visual identity, including the official race apparel and commemorative medal, creating a distinctive identity for the 2026 edition.
The selection of Long Bien Bridge also conveys a message of connection: connecting Hanoi’s past – present – and future, connecting sport with culture and tourism, while connecting Vietnam’s running community with friends around the world.
Enterprise Cup – A Major New Highlight of the 2026 Race
One of the new features introduced for this year’s race is the Enterprise Cup – a competition organized for the first time specifically for the business community.
It provides businesses with an opportunity to build team spirit, strengthen connections among employees, and participate together in an international-scale sporting event.
In particular, the Enterprise Cup winning team will receive a trip to participate in the Standard Chartered Shanghai 10KM Run in Shanghai, China, creating opportunities to interact and connect with the international running community.
Alongside the Enterprise Cup, activities such as Race Expo, Leaders Run, and networking programs will continue to be organized, creating opportunities for businesses, organizations, and the running community to connect and collaborate.
Towards a Greener and More Sustainable Race
Sustainability continues to be one of the key priorities of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026.
At the announcement ceremony, the Organizing Committee introduced the 2026 race apparel made from textile fibers derived from recycled materials.
This initiative contributes to reducing plastic waste, encouraging responsible consumption, and supporting Vietnam’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
This direction is further reflected through the race’s promotion of the values of Reduce – Reuse – Recycle, working toward a sporting event that is more responsible toward the environment and the community.
Spreading Community Values Through Sport
Beyond athletic performance, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 continues to implement a range of community-focused initiatives.
Among them, the “Give Used Shoes – Receive Joy” program calls on the community to donate used running shoes. After being cleaned, the shoes will be given to children and people facing difficult circumstances in various localities.
In addition, the “Light Up the Running Route” program continues to support visually impaired athletes by connecting them with running partners and developing appropriate support solutions.
These initiatives contribute to expanding access to sport, spreading a spirit of sharing and inclusion, and building an increasingly connected running community.
Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race – Connecting Vietnam with the Global Marathon Community
Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Tri Man, Director of Strategy and Market Development, emphasized that sport in general and running in particular represent a healthy lifestyle.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race not only aims to provide athletes with a professional and safe race environment where they can pursue their personal achievements, but also seeks to serve as a bridge for spreading positive values such as a civilized lifestyle, solidarity, and environmental awareness.
Meanwhile, representatives of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam also reaffirmed the role of the race in encouraging the community to improve health, endurance, discipline, and the determination to push beyond personal limits, thereby contributing to a dynamic, connected, and sustainable community.
A Member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking System
Another important milestone continuing into the 2026 season is that the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race is a member race of the Age Group Ranking System under Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Athletes’ performances at the race are recognized for qualification purposes for marathon events within the Abbott World Marathon Majors system, including Boston, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City, and Sydney Marathon.
This further enhances the position of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race on the international marathon map, while providing additional motivation for domestic and international athletes to choose Hanoi as a destination on their journey toward achieving new milestones.
See You at the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026
With the combination of sport – heritage – culture – tourism – sustainability and community, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 aims to deliver a memorable race season with its own distinctive identity.
From Long Bien Bridge – the Heritage Icon, to the running routes through the heart of Hanoi, the event space at Thong Nhat Park, as well as community activities and sustainability initiatives, the 2026 race continues its journey to bring the image of Hanoi closer to runners in Vietnam and around the world.
The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026 will take place from November 6 – 8, 2026, with the main race day on November 8, 2026.
See you in Hanoi in November 2026 as we conquer the heritage route together and create new milestones for the third edition!
