A classic Asian ultra — Sapa's mountains from a 3 AM night start
A classic Asian ultra trail with 4,000m of gain over 69.5km, starting at 3 AM through the streets of Sapa. The course scales Ham Rong Mountain before rolling through ethnic minority villages in the Muong Hoa valley, building to the Cow Mountain ridgeline at 2,300m — the race's signature panoramic viewpoint over Fansipan. A technical descent into Ta Phin, riverside trails, bamboo forest sections, and a final Mount Silverstone ascent create a course of exceptional variety. ITRA 3-point qualifier and 100K UTMB Index race.
Some ultra experience recommended
Sapa, Lao Cai, VietnamSeptember 19, 2026
Vietnam Mountain Marathon 70km is a point-to-point trail race in Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam, held on September 19, 2026. The course covers 69.5 km, climbs 3,627 m, and has a 21h cutoff.
Must complete an approved qualifier event within the qualification window
Submission deadline: August 20, 2026
Must have previously completed at least one chip-timed 40km+ mountain race with significant elevation. Loop runs and virtual races do not qualify.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,501 m | — | ||
Finish Finish | 67.0 | 937 m | 21h12:00 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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September is end of monsoon season; wet trails make descents significantly more technical
Pre-dawn start in mountainous terrain; rapid weather changes possible on exposed ridgelines
No required gear specified
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