Ultra Running Hub Moc Chau, Vietnam · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Vietnam Trail Marathon
122 days away
70 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 29 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 14 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~535 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 70 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
New for 2027, the VTM 50km takes our extremely popular 42km and adds some of the most loved kilometers of our 70km course. The result is an awesome new ultra distance that we can confidently predict will have a very high finish rate.
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