Being the FIRST and ONLY international marathon held successfully for seven consecutive years (from 2015 up to now) in Ha Long, the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon has placed its name on the international marathon map. Its track has been voted by the prestigious "Runner's World UK" magazine as one of the 50 greatest races on earth, and the marathon is a desirable destination for runners around the world. In 2018, British ultra-runner Lee Grantham, who held the 2017 world record for 100-km ultramarathon, competed in the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon.
Not just showing professionalism in the organization work, in the care and logistics for runners, the Organizing Committee of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon is at the forefront with an effort to turn the race into a vibrant and colorful carnival on the shore of the beautiful Ha Long Bay. Runners who come to the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon will not only have the opportunity to run on the poetic tracks of a UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage, but also to enjoy a happy weekend with loved ones, harmonizing the passion for sports with the love of a couple or in the family. This is also a great vacation to taste the best seafood specialties in Vietnam's northern region.