# Trail running events in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trail-running-events-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-11-08T10:45:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In late October and early November 2026, multiple trail running competitions took place in the highland regions of Vietnam.

The Gia Lai City Trail 2026 was held from October 30 to November 1, attracting approximately 3,500 domestic and international athletes. The event featured various race distances ranging from 6km to 70km, traversing landscapes such as the Bien Ho area, Ngo Son fields, and century-old pine forests. In the men’s 6km category, Dao Quy Khoa secured first place with a time of 25 minutes 59 seconds.

Following this, the fifth edition of the Lamdong Trail 2026 opened in Da Lat on November 6. This event drew more than 5,600 athletes from 35 different countries and territories. Competitors participated in distances between 5km and 85km across the Lang Biang plateau, utilizing terrain such as coffee gardens, hills, and streams. In the 85km category, Nguyen Phuong Hieu secured first place with a time of 9 hours, 30 minutes, and 48 seconds, followed by international athletes Mirar Lachica Godwin from the Philippines and Corentin Vitre from France. Organizers noted that favorable weather conditions contributed to the success of the race, contrasting with the previous year when the event was canceled due to dangerous storms. The competitions aim to promote sports tourism and economic value for local communities.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Lamdong Trail 2026 attracts over 5,600 runners to Da Lat

Over 5,600 athletes from 35 countries participated in the Lamdong Trail 2026 in Da Lat, Vietnam, competing in distances from 5km to 85km.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lamdong-trail-2026-attracts-over-5600-runners-to-da-lat

### 2026-11-06: Lamdong Trail 2026 race begins in Da Lat

The Lamdong Trail 2026 opened in Da Lat, Vietnam, attracting over 5,600 runners from 35 countries to compete in distances ranging from 5km to 85km.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lamdong-trail-2026-race-begins-in-da-lat

### 2026-10-31: Gia Lai City Trail 2026 attracts thousands of runners

The Gia Lai City Trail 2026 attracted around 3,500 local and international runners to compete in five different distances across the diverse landscapes of Vietnam's Central Highlands.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gia-lai-city-trail-2026-attracts-thousands-of-runners

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Cite as: Trail running events in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trail-running-events-in-vietnam