Vietnam Mountain Marathon

About the Event

Embark on an epic cultural and mountain adventure at Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM), a prestigious World Trail Majors event from 17-20 September 2026 in Sapa. As the longest-established mountain run in Vietnam, VMM offers five distances—from a 10km introductory run to the legendary 100km ultra—through stunning rice terraces, bamboo forests, and ethnic villages high in the Hoàng Liên Son mountains. This professionally organized race by Topas is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, warm local welcome, and commitment to giving back, having raised over half a million dollars for community projects. Runners from around the globe converge on Sapa for a unique challenge that combines demanding trails with an unforgettable cultural immersion, finishing with a celebration at the iconic Topas Ecolodge. Prepare for an extraordinary journey that tests your legs and enriches your spirit in one of Asia's most spectacular trail destinations.

Races Offered

100 km

Sep 18, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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20:00

70 km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 70K

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03:00

50 km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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05:30

21 km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 23K

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06:00

10 km

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Sa Pa.

thermostat Temperature

18.7° / 24.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.8° / 26.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

14.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

3.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

86.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:50

nightlight Sunset

18:07

About Sa Pa

Learn more about the host city, Sa Pa.

Sa Pa is a town in a beautiful, mountainous region of northern Vietnam on the border with China. The town has a population of 9,400 (2019), while Sapa district, covering 677 km², has 82,000 people 2018).