These rules and regulations are designed to help organize and manage the event on a large scale, ensuring the safety of event attendees in compliance with the provisions of the law of the Vietnam Athletics Federation. Nam about the recognition of participants’ achievements and the responsibility of the event.
I. Conditions of participation
– Athletes voluntarily participating in Trang An Marathon 2025 have read, understood and agreed to the information, documents and competition rules set by the Organizer.
– Athletes are Vietnamese citizens and foreigners who fully meet the provisions of the Race’s Regulations, not during the period of being banned by the National and International Federation of Associations or the disciplinary management agency.
– Athletes participating the distance of 42km must be 18 years old or older and complete the registration with the Organizer.
– Athletes participating the distance of 21km must be 16 years old or older and complete the registration with the Organizer.
– Athletes participating the distance of 10km must be 12 years old or older and complete the registration with the Organizer.
– Athletes participating the distance of 5km must be 6 years old or older and complete the registration with the Organizer.
– Athletes under the age of 18 must have a responsible guardian and sign a “disclaimer”.
– Athletes under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian to monitor and take responsibility for the duration of the race.
– Athletes understand that participating in Trang An Marathon 2025 is an activity that requires good physical strength and the athletes have to practice and prepare for the necessary health. The organizers will not be responsible if the athletes are physically, mentally injured during the race 2. Registration
– Online: tranganmarathon.com
VuMedia Joint Stock Company. No. 10A1, lane 376, Khuong Dinh street, Ha Dinh, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
– After the registration is properly processed, the Organizer will not refund the registration fee to the athletes for any reason.
– The event participation fee will not be refunded in case the event is canceled due to force majeure (earthquake, flood, fire, war, strike, national mourning…)
– For athletes of the provincial, city, branch, and federation teams: according to the form stamped with the certification of the governing body about their personnel issues.
– For other athletes: Register according to the website:
tranganmarathon.com
– The time to complete the profile and the registration are informed on the Website.
– Quantity: Expected 10,000 athletes.
II. Time, place of the race
Location: Hoa Lu ancient capital, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, Viet Nam
November 7th 2025, at 9am – 7pm
+ Athletes check in and Race kit pick-up
+ 9am – 6pm: Expo area activities
November 8th 2025, at 9am – 7pm
+ Athletes check in and Race kit pick-up
+ 9am – 6pm: Expo area activities
+ 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Opening ceremony of Trang An Marathon 2025 November 09th, 2025
+ 03:30 am: Bag drop off opens
+ 04:30 am: 42km Athletes start
+ 05:45 am: 21km Athletes start
+ 06:15 am: 10km Athletes start
+ 06:35 am: 5km Athletes start
+ 08:05 am: 5km distance course closed
+ 08:45 am: 10km distance course closed
+ 09:15 am: 21km distance course closed
+ 10:00 am: Closing Ceremony
+ 11:00 am: 42km distance course closed
+ 11:30 am: Close the baggage counter and end the event
– Participants: Professional athletes, movement athletes and people in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province.
– Cut-off time: The athletes must be able to complete the race, from the start line to the finish line, within the time period below:
+ 42km: maximum completion time is 6 hours 30 minutes.
+ 21km: maximum completion time is 3 hours 30 minutes.
+ 10km: maximum completion time is 2 hours 30 minutes.
+ 5km: maximum completion time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
– Athletes must give priority to medical staff and ambulances throughout the race regardless of their position on the track.
– During the race, all runners are expected to behave in a professional and courteous manner. Do not use profanity, quarrel, insult, have unsportsmanlike behavior towards other athletes. Anyone who violates will be disqualified.
– All acts of littering, environmental damage, etc. are strictly prohibited. The athletes are responsible for protecting the environment around the race.
– Athletes must wear a shirt (including the BIB number) during the competition. It must be clear at all times.
III. Prize and other regulations
– Athletes who leave the track will not be allowed to return for any purpose. Athletes who intentionally shorten track will be disqualified. The fraudulent acts are evidenced by the referee, members of the Organizer.
– Athletes of the 42km, 21km, 10km, and 5km distances who participate in the race without the official BIB number, a chip time or a chip time that is not their own will be disqualified.
– Athletes must not receive any assistance by means of wheeled or motorized vehicles during the competition. Except for disabled athletes with the permission of the Organizer.
– Athletes are not allowed to bring animals, explosives, flammable substances, compressed air, toxic substances and anything that can cause danger or inconvenience to others during the race
– Competition results will be recorded by a timekeeping device mounted on the BIB. Beginning when the athletes crosses the start line and stops when crosses the finish line.
– Finish Time (Gun Time) will be used to rank and award Final Top 3 prizes for all distances. Finish Time (Gun Time) is understood as the time that starts when the starting gun is fired and stops when the runner crosses the finish line.
– Finish Time (Chip Time) will be used to rank and award Age Group prizes for the Marathon distance. Finish Time (Chip Time) is understood as the time that starts when a runner crosses the starting line (when the chip is activated) and stops when they cross the finish line, according to the timing system of the Organizer (Athlete’s age is determined based on their age on the day of the event).
– An athlete may not be recognized as a finisher if:
+ Wearing more than 2 timekeeping devices.
+ The athlete’s completion time exceeds the cut-off time. + Abnormal absences on the track confirmed by the referee and recording equipment evidence.
– Official results will be announced by the Organizer on the website. Athletes have the right to complain, request verification of their own or other athletes’ results, along with clear evidence. Complaint requests should be sent before November 20, 2025.
– Prizes will be officially announced on the day of the competition. All complaints about the results of First, Second, Third prizes for all distances and First, Second, and Third prizes for all age groups at Marathon distance must be made before 10:00 am on November 09, 2025.
– Athletes win prizes when coming to verify information at the referee counter, required to present original ID/Passport or VNeID level 2 identification.
– Athletes are responsible for complying with the regulations and instructions of the Organizer on the track to ensure accurate results. – The decision of the Organizer is final
sanctioning of administrative violations in the fields of culture, sports, tourism and advertising.
– The Organizer is not responsible when the race is canceled or postponed due to force majeure.
– The Organizer has the right to make changes to the rules and regulations of the race and will be notified to the athletes in writing, email or at the scene before the race takes place.
– The Organizer has the full right to use the information provided by the participants and the images, videos of the race for legal purposes in advertising, exhibitions… to promote the race
Each athlete is responsible for understanding and complying with the rules of the race, violation will be disqualified
Only the Organizer has the right to update the Charter if necessary. For tenors not included in the charter, the final decision belongs to the Organizer.
1. Prize
To be update…
2. Race Monitoring
– Athletes leaving the racecourse are not allowed to return for any purpose. Athletes intentionally shortening the racecourse by taking “shortcut” routes will be disqualified from the race. Cheating behaviors will be documented by race officials, members of the organizing committee, and security camera footage.
– Athletes participating in the 21km, 15km, and 5km races without the official event BIB number, without timing devices, or with unauthorized timing devices will lose their right to compete and be disqualified from subsequent races organized by the committee.
– Athletes are not allowed to receive any assistance from wheeled or motorized vehicles during the competition, except for disabled athletes with the committee’s permission.
– Athletes are prohibited from carrying animals, explosive materials, flammable substances, compressed gases, hazardous materials, or anything that could be dangerous or inconvenient to others on the racecourse.
3. Competition Results
– The competition results will be recorded by the timing devices attached to the BIB. Timing begins when the athlete crosses the starting line and stops when they cross the finish line.
– Finish Time (Chip Time) will be used for ranking and awarding. Finish Time (Chip Time) is understood as the time elapsed from the moment the athlete crosses the starting line (when the chip is activated) until the athlete crosses the finish line, following the timing system of the organizing committee.
– An athlete may not be recognized as a finisher if:
– Official results will be announced on the event’s website by the organizing committee. Athletes have the right to file complaints, and request a review of their own or another athlete’s competition results, along with clear evidence. Complaints must be submitted to the organizing committee before November 21, 2025.
– Prize awards will be officially announced by the organizing committee on the day of the competition. Any complaints regarding the results for the First, Second, and Third places for all distances must be submitted before 10:00 am on November 09, 2025.
– Athletes are responsible for adhering to the regulations and instructions of the organizing committee on the race course to ensure accurate results.
– The decision of the Organizing Committee is final.
4. Disciplinary Measures:
– Violations will be handled according to Decree 158/2013/NĐ-CP dated November 12, 2013, by the Government on the sanctioning of administrative violations in the fields of culture, sports, tourism, and advertising.
5. Force Majeure:
– The organizing committee is not responsible in case the race is canceled or postponed due to force majeure.
– The organizing committee has the right to make rule changes, and amend competition regulations, and will communicate these changes to athletes through written notices, emails, or on-site announcements before the race.
-The organizing committee has full rights to use the information provided by participants, as well as images and videos depicting participants’ activities for legal purposes in media, advertising, exhibitions, etc., to promote the event and the organizing unit.
Athletes need to prepare:
Authorized representatives need to prepare:
– Please submit your request on the Trang An Marathon fan page. Trang An Marathon
– Alternatively, you can email tranganmarathon@vrace.vn; or contact the organizing committee hotline at 098 639 98 42 for guidance.
The Organizing Committee supports Athletes in changing distances (increasing or decreasing), specifically:
Athletes who are unable to participate but wish to transfer their registration slot to another athlete, please follow these steps: