Race guide for 15–17 January 2027, Mang Den
Mang Den Ultra Trail 2027
An independent guide for international runners: race week, kit pickup, qualifiers, the course, the weather and where to stay.
Entries close 18 Dec
Updated 29 Oct 2026. The dates, distances, qualifiers and change policy are published in the organiser’s regulations. Start times and cut-offs for each distance had not been published in a form we could quote.
- Race weekend
- 15–17 Jan 2027
- Distances
- 100 kmplus 70, 50, 25 and 15 km
- Kit day
- Fri 15 Jan
- Race base
- Mang Den commune, Quang Ngai
Mang Den Ultra Trail, in its third season, runs through the pine forests, lakes and waterfalls of the Mang Den plateau, the “land of mist” in the Central Highlands, now part of Quang Ngai province. The race has carried the UTMB Index since 2026. The thing to plan around: Mang Den is remote, kit pickup is on Friday, and the 70K and 100K need a trail qualifier.
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Race week at a glance
One kit day, two race days.
Fri 15 Jan
See your email
Race kit pickup
Mang Den commune
Sat 16 Jan
To be announced
Race day 1 (expected: the long distances)
Mang Den commune
Sun 17 Jan
To be announced
Race day 2 (expected: the shorter distances)
Mang Den commune
The 2026 edition did not split distances by day in a form we could confirm for 2027. Check which day your distance runs before you book flights.
Distances, start times and cut-offs
Qualifiers and ages from the organiser’s 2027 regulations.
| Race | Ages | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|
| 100K | 18+ | A trail race of 50 km or more |
| 70K | 18+ | A trail race of 42 km or more |
| 50K | 18+ | Check regulations |
| 25K | 18+ | None |
| 15K | Check regulations | None |
Qualifiers within 24 months
Your qualifying result must be official and no more than 24 months old when you register.
UTMB Index
The race has been recognised for the UTMB Index since 2026.
Checkpoint cut-offs
Each checkpoint has its own cut-off, counted from your distance’s start signal.
Collect your race kit
Kit pickup is on Friday 15 January 2027 in Mang Den. Place and hours will be in your race email.
Bring two things:
Your passport
For ID at the counter.
Your mandatory gear
Expect a check. In 2025 the list included a vest with 1 litre of water, a headtorch, a waterproof hooded jacket, a survival blanket and a whistle.
Mandatory gear
The 2027 list for each distance is in the organiser’s regulations. Earlier editions required a running vest (belts were not accepted), at least 1 litre of water, a headtorch with spare batteries, a waterproof jacket with hood, a first-aid kit, a survival blanket, a phone, a power bank and a whistle on the longer distances.
Getting there
Mang Den is on a high plateau in the Central Highlands.
Fly to Pleiku
Pleiku Airport has domestic flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Allow about 2.5–3 hours by road to Mang Den.
Or via Quang Ngai
From Chu Lai Airport or the coast, the road climbs to Mang Den in about 3–4 hours.
From Kon Tum city
About 50 km, roughly 1.5 hours on the mountain road.
Arrive Thursday
With kit pickup on Friday and long distances likely to start early on Saturday, arrive by Thursday evening.
The course
Pine forest, lakes and mist.
The courses run through pine and primary forest, past lakes and waterfalls and through villages of the Mang Den plateau, at around 1,000–1,200 m. Earlier editions mixed runnable forest trail with steep climbs on the longer distances. Course maps are published by the organiser.
Weather
Below 10 °Cpossible at night in January
January is the dry season and the coldest time of year in Mang Den. Nights and early mornings are cold and misty; days can be sunny and mild. Pack warm layers, especially for any night running.
Where to stay
Stay in Mang Den.
Mang Den has resorts, homestays and small hotels around the centre of the commune and the lakes. Rooms are limited, so book as soon as you have your entry.
Same weekend. Vietnam Trail Marathon runs in Moc Chau on Saturday 16 January.
Rules worth knowing before you travel
From the organiser’s 2027 regulations.
Entries and changes close 18 December 2026
Distance changes and transfers must be done before registration closes.
Moving down is not refunded
Moving up costs the difference at the time; complimentary entries cannot change distance.
Qualifiers for the 70K and 100K
Official results from a trail race within 24 months.
Checkpoint cut-offs apply
Counted from the start signal of your distance.
Still to confirm
Show the four 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 |
|---|---|
| Which day each distance runs | Decides your flights |
| Start time and cut-off for each distance | Decides your race plan |
| Kit pickup place and hours | Decides your arrival day |
| Full 2027 mandatory gear list | Decides what you pack |
Sources
Show sources
Race facts come from the organiser, the Mang Den Tourism Association, and the operator PR Events. Travel, weather and planning notes are our own.
- Organiser’s 2027 regulations on PR Events — distances, qualifiers and change policy
- TimVe365 — kit day, race days and registration deadline
- Enjoy Sport — 2027 distances
- Vietnam.vn — UTMB Index recognition in 2026
- 2025 regulations — earlier mandatory gear list
Keep reading
- Vietnam race calendar, Oct 2026 – Jun 2027
- Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 2027 guide
- Racing in Vietnam 101: heat, transport and travel insurance
- All race guides
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