When is the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half 2026?

The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, with the start at 01:15 local time.

How hilly is the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?

The course has 20 m of climbing and 20 m of descent. We rate it flat. It is a loop course on road.

What is the weather usually like at the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?

Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 01:15 start averaged 18°C, rising to about 18°C during the race, with 84% humidity. It rained on about 10% of those days.

How do you get a place in the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?

Entry is first come, first served. The standard entry fee is about $35. Check the official site for the current registration dates.

Half marathonRoad🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half

Sunday, 29 November 2026In 26 days · Start 01:15

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The half marathon of Hanoi's midnight race, a flat night loop around the lakes and landmarks of the capital's centre.

The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half is a road half marathon in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday, 29 November 2026, starting at 01:15. The loop course has 20 m of elevation gain (flat), and the start temperature on race day has averaged 18°C in recent years. Entry is first come, first served, and the standard fee is about $35.

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Elevation gain

20 m

Flat · ↓ 20 m

Start altitude

11 m

above sea level, from terrain data

Temp at start

18°C

Peaks around 18°C

Entry fee

≈ $35

Open entry

Finishers

—

typical year

Course

Loop

Cut-off: check site

Getting thereFly into HAN (Hanoi (Soc Son)), about 22 km from the start

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VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half course map

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VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half elevation profile

Flat: about 20 m of climbing and 20 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half race-day weather

At start

18°C

Peak during race

18°C

Humidity

84%

Chance of rain

10%

Wind

8 km/h

Race day in past years

Historical averages for each year’s race day ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 01:15 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half finish times by age group

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VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half: questions and answers

When is the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half 2026?: The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, with the start at 01:15 local time.
How hilly is the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?: The course has 20 m of climbing and 20 m of descent. We rate it flat. It is a loop course on road.
What is the weather usually like at the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?: Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 01:15 start averaged 18°C, rising to about 18°C during the race, with 84% humidity. It rained on about 10% of those days.
How do you get a place in the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Half?: Entry is first come, first served. The standard entry fee is about $35. Check the official site for the current registration dates.

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