VnExpress Marathon Da Nang 2025 opens early entry registration with free T-shirt and race photo perks

Organizers have announced a variety of benefits for early registrants, including a complimentary event T-shirt and professional race photography.

All registered participants will receive a race package as part of their entry, which includes:

• A race kit with a T-shirt designed for tropical running conditions.

• An exclusive finisher shirt for runners completing the half marathon (21km) or full marathon (42km).

• Complimentary professional race photos, taken from multiple on-course locations and delivered via facial recognition.

• Access to enhanced aid stations offering water, electrolytes, medical support, and technical assistance.

8,000 runners participated in the inaugural VnExpress Marathon Da Nang. Photo by VnExpress Marathon

Super Early Bird registration is available until May 28, and the fees are VND 390,000 (US$15) for 5km, VND 490,000 ($19) for 10km, VND 650,000 ($25) for 21km (half marathon), and VND850,000 ($33) for 42km (Full Marathon).

Entry fees will increase during subsequent registration phases.

The race route is planned to showcase Da Nang’s scenic coastal and urban areas, passing along the Han River, across the Dragon Bridge, and near My Khe Beach. A pre-dawn start will allow runners to experience the sunrise over the ocean.

Participants are encouraged to combine the event with sightseeing in Da Nang and nearby destinations such as Hoi An and the Marble Mountains, as the race takes place during the city’s peak tourism season.

Runners cross the Dragon Bridge, an iconic symbol of Da Nang City. Photo by VnExpress Marathon

Tiered group registration discounts will be applied automatically:

• 20–50 runners: 5% discount
• 51–100 runners: 10% discount
• 101–500 runners: 15% discount
• 501–1,000 runners: 20% discount
• 1,001+ runners: 25% discount

The 2025 race will be held in the morning, a shift from the night event format used in 2024. Organizers note this change aligns with other races in the VnExpress Marathon series and aims to provide more favorable running conditions, as well as improved coordination of traffic and safety. Enhancements in hydration stations, traffic management, and volunteer support are being developed in coordination with local authorities.

More than 8,000 runners, including international participants, joined the inaugural race in 2024, according to organizers.

Runners can sign up here.

Hoai Phuong