Da Nang Marathon drew 8,550 runners
The Da Nang International Marathon attracted over 8,550 runners from 75 countries this weekend, with Vietnamese athletes delivering standout performances and boosting the race’s global profile. (en.vietnamplus.vn)
The race took place on March 22, 2026, marking the 13th edition of the Danang International Marathon and staging its start at Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Da Nang. (rundanang.com: danangfantasticity.com: ) Filipino runner Edsel Moral won the men’s 42km in 2:30:43, averaging roughly 3:34 per kilometre. (en.baodanang.vn: ) Vietnam’s Vũ Khánh Linh took the women’s 42km title with a time of 3:01:21, according to race reports. (vietnamnews.vn: ) Japan’s Takemaru Yamasaki won the men’s 21km race, while the event also featured 5km and short “Ronny Dash” distances of 500m and 1.5km for grassroots participants. (en.baodanang.vn: rundanang.com: ) The course routed runners past Da Nang landmarks including the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Son Tra Peninsula and the Marble Mountains, with the full marathon’s gun time listed as 3:00 AM and a 7‑hour cut‑off. (en.baodanang.vn: rundanang.com/en/register/full-marathon/: ) Organisers published official results and e‑certificates on the race website after the event, and city tourism channels reported the marathon raised about USD 20,000 for local social organisations as part of its community outreach.
