General Information

START & CUT-OFF TIME

Distance	Start time	COT  (hours)	COT per section
			5 km	10 km	21 km	25 km (U-turn)	33 km (RP No.7 CPR)	39 km (RP No.4 BNR)	Finish
FM	5:00:00	6.5				8:50	10:10	11:00	11:30
HM	5:00:00	3.5			8:30
10 km	6:00:00	2		8:00
5 km	6:30:00	1.5	8:00

(Legends: FM: Full Marathon; HM: Half Marathon; COT: Cut-off time; RP: Refreshment point)

 

Age Limits

42-km Marathon: At least 18 years old on the Race Day.

21-km Half Marathon: At least 16 years old on the Race Day.

10-km Run: At least 14 years old on the Race Day.

 5-km Run: No limits

 

Place of Start/Finish line

Start/Finish line: The Quang Ninh Exhibition of Planning and Expo Center, Tran Quoc Nghien street, Ha Long city.

The Start/Finish line is at the central beachfront area, allowing easy access from other tourist sites in the area.

Runners are required to be at the Start line 30 minutes before the start of the race.

You can take taxi to the Start line if you stay at other hotels. Please ask your hotel reception for assistance. It takes about 20 minutes (around 8 to 10 km) from Bai Chay to the Start line on Hon Gai island.

 

Terms & Conditions

Runners must read, understand and agree with the marathon's Terms & Conditions upon registration for the race. By taking the Bib, each runner accepts the Terms and Conditions of Participation.

 

Bib number

All runners must wear the official Bib number that will be handed out before the race in the Race Kit.

The Bib number must be worn visible during the race on the front of the runner's body.

Runners cannot participate without their Bib numbers.

Time and Place for Race Kit pickup: details are emailed to each registered runner.

Timing Chip

The official time measurement is done by a professional timing agency, Sportstats Asia.

Runners will have the chip attached to the back of their Bib number. Please do not fold the Bib.

For a perfect, correct time measurement and certified race results, runners MUST pass all the time mats at the start, finish and checkpoints on the course.

 

Kilometer Signs

Kilometer signs can be found along the entire route. Owing to the conditions, however, they may be placed with “+/- meters” from the exact point. The signs are therefore only for orientation and runners shouldn’t calculate speed based only on the signs.

 

Race Officials and Supporters

English-speaking volunteers, supporters from the Organizers, police department, other authorized agencies and DHA Vietnam are in charge of the event with full support to the athletes.

 

Official Medical Team

The Official Medical Teams including doctors and ambulance are in charge of the event and running courses. All decisions made by security officials and medical teams are final. This also includes removing a participant from the race if needed due to health conditions.

 

Water and Refreshment Points (RP)

Facilities such as first aid, refreshments (water, electrolytic drinks) and banana can be found every 3 km to 4 km.

Please throw the empty cup into the dust bin to avoid obstructing fellow runners.

 

Own Refreshment

Every athlete has the opportunity to position his/her own provision (energy gels, food, drinks, clothes, etc.)  throughout the course.

Please clearly mark your bottle with the RP (Refreshment Points) number you want to put it and your Bib number in order to find it easily. 

Runners can place their own refreshment are the following points: RP at Turning point of 21 km and RP at Turning point of 42 km.

Runners can only drop it off during the Race Kit pickup.
 

Race Results

There will be live timing during the race.

The results will be posted immediately after the event.

 

Pacers

If runners wish to score a certain time, please follow pacers.

How do I recognize them?

• They wear big colored balloons with the time print.
• T-shirts with the time print.

 

Health

Marathon runners participate at their own risk.

By taking the Bib number, each runner accepts the Terms and Conditions of Participation.

Furthermore, runners also declare that they have taken a health check performed by a specialist at least three months before the race.

Please fill in the form for the Online Health Questionnaire.

 

Bag Deposit Counter

Open hours: from 4:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

There will be Bag Deposit Counter at the Start venue. Runners can check-in their personal bag at the booth. However, valuable items are highly recommended to be kept at the hotel.

Belongings on Race Day: Please leave all personal belongings in a bag or backpack. Please mark your personal belongings clearly with your name and Bib number and do not place any valuables among them. Although the personal belongings are under staff surveillance, the Organizers cannot be held responsible for any lost items and/or does not take any responsibility for stolen or damaged objects.

 

Runner’s Briefing

The pre-race briefing will take place in the Organizers' official hotel in Halong in the afternoon of the day before the Race Day to provide runners all necessary and useful information for the competition.

The detailed schedule will be announced to all runners seven to 10 days prior the race day.

 

Photo Opportunities

The Organizers will arrange professional photographers and video cameramen at some nice view locations of the running course and at the Finish line. The photo service is free of charge.

 

Vietnam's Entry Visa and Accommodation Notice to the Organizers

All foreign runners are responsible for the purpose of visiting Vietnam, including participating in the marathon, during their visa application and immigration.

According to the security regulation and policies from the Quang Ninh provincial authority for any international events, foreigners are required to share accommodation information during their stay in Ha Long with the Organizers. If runners don't choose the official hotels, please inform the Organizers of the hotel address at least three weeks before the Race Day.

The Organizers disclaim all responsibilities if runners fail to provide their hotel information in Ha Long.