Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Marathon 2026 ready for race day

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The Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Marathon 2026 kicked off on November 6, launching a three-day series of activities, beginning with the Race Expo at Thong Nhat Park. The main race will take place on Sunday, November 8, and is expected to attract tens of thousands of domestic and international runners.

Opening at 10am on November 6, the Race Expo brings together nearly 50 brands in the sports and health sectors, offering a range of experiences for runners and visitors. The programme will continue with the 2.1km Kid Dash at 3pm on November 7 at Thong Nhat Park.

The main race on November 8 will feature four distances for adults: the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km, alongside activities designed to engage participants of different ages and fitness levels.

Nguyen Thuy Hanh, CEO of Standard Chartered Vietnam, said the event was part of the bank's global marathon series, combining sporting spirit with Hanoi's distinctive culture, tourism and heritage.

“As the Title Sponsor, we are proud to support the race, reflecting our long-term commitment to Vietnam and our dedication to creating positive social impact throughout our more than 122 years in the country,” she said.

This year's event introduces the Enterprise Cup, a new category designed to encourage corporate teams to compete, boost workplace fitness and strengthen connections among businesses.

Beyond testing endurance, speed and teamwork, the category offers companies opportunities to enhance brand visibility, expand networks and build international business connections. The winning team will also have the opportunity to participate in the Standard Chartered Shanghai 10KM Run in China.

Hanh highlighted the participation of nearly 50 brands in this year's expo, welcoming both long-standing partners and new participants. She also noted that the event's business engagement activities extended beyond the expo.

Through The Leaders Run, a category dedicated to business leaders, all proceeds from bib sales will be channelled into community initiatives.

“More than a test of endurance, speed and teamwork, the Enterprise Cup offers businesses an opportunity to experience an international-standard race, build brand visibility, expand their networks, and create new opportunities for business and international connections,”…

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