Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Ho Chi Minh City's pre-dawn marathon starts in District 1, pairing an international field with AIMS measurement, city roads, bridges, and tropical humidity.
Quick facts
- Pre-dawn start from the heart of District 1.
- Six-and-a-half-hour marathon limit.
- Large international field on a tropical city course.
- AIMS-measured full 42.195-kilometer distance.
Is registration open for the 2026 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is open.
About the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a large destination race with a dedicated full-marathon identity. It starts before dawn in District 1 and gives marathoners six and a half hours to finish. Direct public registration is available through the organizer's linked entry platform.
Course
The marathon starts at the Le Duan and Nguyen Binh Khiem intersection in District 1. The city course carries runners from central streets onto longer urban roads and bridge crossings before the finish, with the detailed route subject to the organizer's final publication. The full marathon starts at 3:30 a.m.
Race-day weather
Ho Chi Minh City is warm and humid even in the hours before sunrise. The very early start reduces solar exposure, but long bridge and road sections can still feel demanding as daylight arrives. Hydration, cooling, and disciplined early effort matter more than chasing a cool-weather target pace.
Past Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | Sunday, December 8, 2024 | — | — |
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Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon FAQ
When is the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon?
The 2026 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is open. View the official registration details at in.njuko.com.
Is Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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