Quick event information
The 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a sports – running event. It is scheduled for Race day Dec 6, 2026; event activities span Dec 4–6 (indicative) at Start line: Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem. Recreational and competitive runners targeting 5K, 10K, 21.1K or the 42.195K marathon.
The official website currently confirms Dec 6, 2026 as race day, the Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem start and a tentative 03:30 gun time.
Tickets, registration and entry conditions
The key ticket information is: Paid registration by distance; pricing varies by registration phase.
What to verify before buying / registering
Note: The official website currently confirms Dec 6, 2026 as race day, the Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem start and a tentative 03:30 gun time.
Register for the race →View official source →What makes this event worth considering
Official race day is Dec 6, 2026, with the announced start at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem.
The main distances are AIMS-measured according to the event website.
The race falls within the year-end tourism-event period, bringing extra activity to central HCMC.
Practical tips before you go
Do not race in new shoes or make major nutrition changes at the last minute.
Collect your race kit on time and read the cut-off rules for your distance.
Sleep early because the start is very early; central accommodation can make race morning easier.
Check traffic arrangements and bag-drop details before race day.
The official website currently confirms Dec 6, 2026 as race day, the Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem start and a tentative 03:30 gun time. Primary update source: https://www.marathonhcmc.com/
Where to stay for The 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
The three picks below are selected for their relative location to the event area and city-break convenience; check real travel times on the event day.
Sai Gon Ward · near Le Duan / central HCMC
Cau Ong Lanh · convenient for central HCMC
Xuan Hoa · convenient for central HCMC
Check room availability around the event date and choose a location that fits your route, budget and schedule.
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