Race guide for Saturday 12 December 2026, Nha Trang
Nha Trang Night Run 2026
An independent guide for international runners: kit pickup, the evening start, the course, the finish and where to stay.
Evening race
Updated 29 Oct 2026. Race facts come from the organiser’s published schedule and the 9 October press conference. Everything happens on one day, Saturday 12 December.
- Race day
- Sat 12 Dec 2026
- Distances
- 21 kmplus 10 and 5 km
- Half marathon start
- 19:00
- Start and finish
- 2 Thang 4 Square, Nha Trang
Nha Trang Night Run, in its second season, is an evening race along the Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong seafront, with about 4,000 runners expected and part of the entry money going to free eye surgery for people in need. The thing to plan around: kit pickup, bag drop and the race are all on the same Saturday, and the half marathon starts at 19:00, after dark.
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Race week at a glance
One day: kit in the daytime, race in the evening.
Sat 12 Dec
08:00–17:00
Race kit pickup and sponsor booths
2 Thang 4 Square
Sat 12 Dec
16:00–18:00
Opening ceremony from 16:00. Bag drop opens at 18:00.
2 Thang 4 Square
Sat 12 Dec
19:00–20:00
21K (19:00), 10K (19:30), 5K (20:00). Awards about 22:00.
2 Thang 4 Square
For your driver: Quảng trường 2 Tháng 4, đường Trần Phú, phường Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
Distances, start times and cut-offs
Course closing times from the organiser’s schedule.
| Race | Warm-up call | Start | Course closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21K | 18:30 | 19:00 | 22:30 |
| 10K | 19:15 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| 5K | 19:45 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
A charity race
Part of the ticket revenue funds free eye operations for people in difficult circumstances.
The 21K goes north
The half marathon runs out past Hon Chong to the Libera Nha Trang area at Bai Tien and back.
Evening heat
Nha Trang is warm even after dark in December. Drink at every station.
Collect your race kit
Kit pickup is on race day, Saturday 12 December, 08:00–17:00, at 2 Thang 4 Square.
Bring two things:
Your passport
For ID at the counter.
Your confirmation email
With your QR code from the ticket partner.
Because pickup closes at 17:00 and the race starts at 19:00, collect your kit in the morning or early afternoon, then rest at your hotel. Do not plan to arrive in Nha Trang on Saturday evening.
Getting there
Nha Trang is on the south-central coast.
Fly to Cam Ranh
Cam Ranh International Airport has domestic and some international flights. It is about 35–45 minutes by road to central Nha Trang.
By train
The overnight train from Ho Chi Minh City or the north arrives at Nha Trang station, a short ride from the square.
Walk to the start
Most seafront hotels on Tran Phu are within walking distance of 2 Thang 4 Square.
Roads close in the evening
Tran Phu and Pham Van Dong close for the race, so allow extra time for taxis after 18:00.
The course
The seafront at night.
All three courses run on the Tran Phu – Pham Van Dong seafront road, past the Tram Huong tower, over the Tran Phu bridge and towards Hon Chong. The 21K continues north to the Libera Nha Trang area at Bai Tien before turning back. It is a flat road course with sea views and city lights.
Weather
~25 °Ctypical evening temperature in mid-December
December is the end of Nha Trang’s rainy season. Evenings are warm and humid, and showers are possible. Expect the sea breeze to help on one leg and work against you on the other.
Where to stay
Stay on the seafront.
Hotels along Tran Phu and in the streets just behind it are closest to the start and finish. Book Saturday night, because you finish late in the evening.
Rules worth knowing before you travel
Most of these are standard.
Same-day kit pickup closes at 17:00
There is no confirmed pickup after that.
Be in your start area on time
Each distance has a warm-up call 30 minutes before its start.
Only you can run on your BIB
Use the organiser’s transfer process if you cannot race.
Courses close on time
5K at 21:30, 10K at 22:00 and 21K at 22:30.
Still to confirm
Show the three open questions
These details matter to a visiting runner and had not been published in a form we could quote. The organiser’s race email is the authority.
| Open question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Kit collection documents and authorisation rules | Decides whether someone can collect for you |
| Age limits by distance | Matters for younger runners |
| Final course maps | Decides your race plan |
Sources
Show sources
Race facts come from the organiser, Khanh Hoa Newspaper, Radio and Television, with operator VietRace365. Travel, weather and planning notes are our own.
- iRace event page — race-day schedule and course closing times
- Khanh Hoa Newspaper — 9 October press conference
- Phap Luat, Van Hoa and Tien Phong newspapers — distances, course and kit pickup hours
Keep reading
- Vietnam race calendar, Oct 2026 – Jun 2027
- Racing in Vietnam 101: heat, transport and travel insurance
- All race guides
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