Coastal Running Routes
In recent years there’s been a growing trend for “race-cations” that combine travel and sports. This term describes a vacation to participate in sporting events, especially in coastal areas.
Instead of a typical vacation spent eating, drinking, and “checking in”, tourists enjoying a “race-cation” set goals to either watch a sporting event or challenge themselves in a sports competition at their travel destination. Popular choices include open water swimming, running, triathlons (swimming, running, cycling), windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, jet ski racing, and more.
Running enthusiasts can join many large-scale running events organized annually in coastal areas such as Hai Phong, Ha Long, Danang, Quy Nhon, Vung Tau, and more. Among these, the Danang Marathon, which debuted in 2013, was Vietnam’s first international marathon event.
This race quickly became one of the most popular marathons in Southeast Asia, drawing thousands of athletes from around the world thanks to its renowned scenic coastal running route. The event includes races of 42.195 km (marathon), 21.0975 km (half marathon), 10 km, and 5 km. The most challenging distance—the marathon—takes you along the coastline. Four famous bridges in Vietnam’s most livable city appear one by one. Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Han River Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Bridge leave runners full of admiration.
From the highest point on Thuan Phuoc Bridge, you can gaze over the city of Danang. Anyone who conquers this beautiful yet challenging route has every right to feel proud of their physical strength and perseverance.
