Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2026: what to know

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 · Entries: sold out for all distances

Hanoi’s November marathon runs on Sunday 8 November, its third edition under Standard Chartered. Every distance is sold out, so this page is for runners who already hold a bib, and for anyone flying in to support one.

At a glance

Race day	Sun 8 Nov 2026
Event weekend	Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov
Event hub	Thong Nhat Park, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
Distances	42.195K · 21.1K · 10K · 5K · 2.1K Kid Dash for children
Entries	Sold out
Credentials	AIMS member race · Abbott World Marathon Majors age-group ranking race · part of the Standard Chartered marathon series
Start times	[as announced by the organiser]
Kit pickup	[dates, hours and venue as announced]

Why international runners pick this race

Results here count in the Abbott World Marathon Majors age-group ranking system, which the seven Majors (Boston, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York and, since its addition, Sydney) use when considering entries. If you are chasing a Majors place, a good time in Hanoi can help. Check the current age-group standards on the Majors’ own website before you count on it.

The course takes in Hanoi’s historic centre, and this year’s heritage icon is Long Bien Bridge, the Red River crossing completed in 1902.

Getting your race kit

About a month before the race, the organiser emails a waiver to sign. Once it is signed, you receive the QR code you need for kit pickup. Pickup times and the venue are announced on the race website and Facebook page.

Bring: your QR code and your passport.

Can’t collect it yourself? Someone can collect for you if you authorise them online first. They need to bring:

your QR code
their own original ID card or passport
a photocopy or photo of your passport

Runners under 16 need extra documents, including the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Check everything in your kit before you leave the pickup area: the organiser won’t exchange items afterwards. More on getting ready for race week: Racing in Vietnam 101.

Race morning

Arrive at least an hour before your start if you plan to use bag drop.
Travel light. Bag drop may refuse valuables, electronics, fragile items and anything longer than 60 cm. Leave them at your hotel.
Pin your bib on the front. The timing chip is on the back of the bib; you need to cross every timing mat for your result to count.
Plan your trip to the start. Thong Nhat Park is south of Hoan Kiem Lake. Roads close early, so walk if you can and book a Grab or Xanh SM well ahead if you can’t.
Respect the humidity. Early November is cooler than October, but dawn is still humid. Start slower than goal pace. See Racing in Vietnam 101.

Beyond the race

Two community programmes run alongside the race. Shoes of Hope collects pre-loved running shoes, which are cleaned and given to children and communities in remote areas, so pack an old pair if you have room. Light up the way pairs visually impaired runners with volunteer guides. There is also a new Enterprise Cup for company teams.

Still to confirm

Detail	Why it matters	Where to check
Start time for each distance	Sets your alarm, breakfast and transport	Race website and Facebook page
Kit pickup dates, hours and venue	You can’t race without your bib	Race website and Facebook page
Course map, start and finish	Decides where to stay and how to get there	Race website
Bag drop location	Decides what you can carry	Athlete information
Cut-off times	An earlier edition listed 3 h 30 for the 21K and 6 h for the 42K; 2026 not yet confirmed	Race regulations

We will update this page as soon as the organiser publishes these details. Not racing this one? Compare it with Halong Bay and Hanoi Midnight in Three northern marathons in November. Racing that weekend? See This weekend in Vietnam: 6–8 Nov.

Sources

This is an independent guide for international runners. It is not produced by, or affiliated with, the race organisers. Details change; the organiser’s own channels are always the authority. See our Disclosure.