Race guide for Sunday 27 December 2026, Da Nang
Son Tra City Trail 2026
An independent guide for international runners: race week, kit pickup, the start, the course, the finish and where to stay.
Changes close 30 Nov
Updated 29 Oct 2026. The date, distances, age limits and change policy are published. Start times, cut-offs and kit pickup had not been published in a form we could quote; we will update this guide when they are.
- Race day
- Sun 27 Dec 2026
- Distances
- 42 kmplus 21, 10 and 5 km
- Race window
- About 04:00–10:00
- Race area
- Son Tra peninsula, Da Nang
Son Tra City Trail runs on the Son Tra peninsula, the forested headland that rises straight out of Da Nang’s city beaches, mixing road climbs and trail. It is organised by Son Tra ward with Belove Mountain. The thing to plan around: the peninsula roads climb hard, so a 42K here is far slower than a city marathon, and the 21K and 42K are for adults only.
On this page
Race week at a glance
Kit pickup before race day, then an early start.
Fri 25 – Sat 26 Dec
See your email
Race kit pickup (expected; place and hours to be announced)
Da Nang
Sun 27 Dec
From about 04:00
42K, 21K, 10K and 5K. The ticket partner lists the race window as 04:00–10:00.
Son Tra peninsula
Distances, start times and cut-offs
Age limits from the ticket partner. Start times and cut-offs are still to come.
| Race | Ages | Start | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42K | 18+ (born 2008 or earlier) | To be announced | To be announced |
| 21K | 18+ (born 2008 or earlier) | To be announced | To be announced |
| 10K | 14+ (born 2012 or earlier) | To be announced | To be announced |
| 5K | 8+ (born 2018 or earlier) | To be announced | To be announced |
Long climbs
The peninsula road and trails climb steeply from sea level. Pace by effort, not by your road splits.
Changes close 30 November
Transfers and distance upgrades cost 200,000 VND and must be requested by 23:59 on 30 November 2026.
Group entries
A team leader can share a group link; each member chooses a distance and pays their own entry.
Collect your race kit
Kit pickup details will be sent to registered runners. Plan to arrive in Da Nang by Saturday 26 December.
Bring two things:
Your passport
For ID at the counter.
Your confirmation email
With your QR code from iRace.
Getting there
The Son Tra peninsula is on the north-east edge of Da Nang.
Fly to Da Nang
Da Nang International Airport has direct international flights and is about 15–20 minutes from the peninsula.
Stay on the beach
My Khe and the northern beaches are closest to Son Tra. The start area will be announced with the race guide.
Book an early car
Grab and Xanh SM run in Da Nang, but book the evening before for a pre-dawn start.
From Hoi An
About 45 minutes by road, if you are staying in Hoi An.
The course
A mountain on the edge of the city.
Son Tra is a protected forest peninsula with long, steep roads and trails, sea views over the bay and Da Nang’s skyline. Expect sustained climbs and descents on every distance except possibly the 5K. Course maps will be published with the race guide.
Weather
~20–25 °Ctypical December morning range
December is the tail of Da Nang’s rainy season. Mornings are mild, but showers and wind off the sea are common, and wet descents can be slippery. Carry a light rain layer on the longer distances.
Where to stay
Northern My Khe beach.
Hotels along the northern end of My Khe beach and around Son Tra are closest to the peninsula. The city centre and the Han River are a short ride away.
Same weekend, more races. Cuc Phuong Jungle Paths runs on 26–27 December in the north, and VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong on 27 December.
Rules worth knowing before you travel
From the ticket partner’s published policy.
Changes close at 23:59 on 30 November
Transfers or upgrades cost 200,000 VND, plus any price difference between distances.
Adults only on the 21K and 42K
Born in 2008 or earlier.
Age limits on shorter distances
10K from 14, 5K from 8.
Only you can run on your BIB
Use the official transfer process before the deadline.
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 |
|---|---|
| Start and finish location | Decides where you stay |
| Start time and cut-off for each distance | Decides your race plan |
| Kit pickup dates, hours and place | Decides your arrival day |
| Mandatory gear, if any | Decides what you pack |
Sources
Show sources
Race facts come from the organisers, Son Tra ward People’s Committee and Belove Mountain, through their ticket partner. Travel, weather and planning notes are our own.
- iRace ticketing page — date, organisers, change policy and group entries
- iRace event page — distances, age limits and race window
- Linh Academy race calendar — course character
Keep reading
- Vietnam race calendar, Oct 2026 – Jun 2027
- Danang International Marathon 2027 guide
- Racing in Vietnam 101: heat, transport and travel insurance
- All race guides
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