This is a physically and mentally challenging distance for those who are used to running, and when you reach the finish line, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. Prospective runners new to the sport should consider entering a shorter distance before committing to a long distance race on this track.
Starting at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Gate of the Zoo and Botanical Garden) pass through 5 districts and Thu Duc city to reach the finish line at the Empire City
– Start time (Estimated): 03:30 AM on December 8th, 2024 (Sunday)
– Start line: at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Garden)
– Cut-off time: 06 hours 30 minus
Estimated route: Le Duan → turn right into Pham Ngoc Thach → enter Cong Truong Quoc Te → turn right into Vo Van Tan → turn left into Nam Ky Khoi Nghia → turn left into Le Duan → turn right into Cong Xa Paris (between Notre Dame Cathedral and City Post Office) → straight toward Dong Khoi → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → turn right into Nguyen Hue → turn left into Le Thanh Ton → turn left into Nguyen Hue → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → towards Vo Van Kiet → change to the opposite lane of traffic at the roundabout in front of the State Bank → move on the right hand side of the riverside motorbike lane → turn around at Cao Van Lau intersection → move on the right hand side of the riverside motorbike lane → towards Ton Duc Thang → turn right into Nguyen Huu Canh → turn right onto Thu Thiem Bridge → turn right into Tran Bach Dang (old R1 arc avenue) → over bridge number 19 → straight into Bui Thien Ngo Street → turn right into Mai Chi Tho → cross the big and small Ca Tre Bridge → turn right into Tran Quy Kien → towards Thoi Dai bridge → straight into Tran Quy Kien → turn right straight into Road No. 103 TML → turn left into Vu Phuong De → turn left into Quach Giai → turn left into Su Hy Nhan → turn around at Su Hy Nhan → turn right into Quach Giai → turn right into Vu Phuong De → turn right into Road No. 103 TML → turn left to Tran Quy Kien towards Thoi Dai bridge → turn left into Mai Chi Tho (in the opposite direction of traffic) → cross the big and small Ca Tre bridge → turn left into Bui Thien Ngo → turn left into Nguyen Thien Thanh → over bridge number 17 → The Finish Line at Empire City.
The Half Marathon is easier to conquer than the Marathon, which means it is suitable for new and less experienced runners. However, this distance is still quite challenging and requires a thorough training regimen. This is a step forward for those who have run the 10KM distance looking for an opportunity to challenge their endurance.
Starting at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Gate of the Zoo and Botanical Garden) to reach the finish line at the Empire City
– Start Time (Estimated): 4:30 AM on December 8, 2024 (Sunday).
– Start line: at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Garden gate).
– Cut-off time: 04 hours.
Estimated Route: Le Duan → turn right to Pham Ngoc Thach → enter the International Square → turn right into Vo Van Tan → turn left into Nam Ky Khoi Nghia → turn left into Le Duan → turn right into Cong Xa Paris (between Notre Dame Cathedral and City Post Office) → straight into Dong Khoi → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → turn right into Nguyen Hue → turn left into Le Thanh Ton → turn left into Nguyen Hue → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → head towards Vo Van Kiet → switch to the opposite traffic lane at the roundabout in front of the State Bank → make a U-turn at the State Bank → pass through the Khanh Hoi underpass → head back towards Ton Duc Thang → turn right into Nguyen Huu Canh → turn right into Thu Thiem Bridge → turn right into Tran Bach Dang (Old R1 Arc Avenue) → cross bridge No.19 → straight onto Bui Thien Ngo Street → straight onto Chau Tho R4 → turn right into Mai Chi Tho → turn right towards the Diamond Island Bridge → cross the Thoi Dai bridge down 250m → U-turn towards Mai Chi Tho → turn left into Mai Chi Tho → turn left into Chau Tho R4 Street → straight onto Bui Thien Ngo → turn left into the Road around the area 2C → across bridge number 17 → ends at the Finish line at Empire City.
The 10KM distance is a race for everyone to run, but you need to take the time to practice. The 10KM distance is for runners who want to go further with this sport, and push themselves beyond the 5KM.
Starting at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Gate of the Zoo and Botanical Garden) to reach the finish line at the Empire City
– Start time (Estimated): 5:30 AM on December 8th, 2024 (Sunday).
– Start line: Area in front of the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden on Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Gate of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden).
– Cut-off time: 02 hours.
Estimated route: Le Duan → turn right into Pham Ngoc Thach → enter Cong Truong Quoc Te → turn right into Vo Van Tan → turn left into Nam Ky Khoi Nghia → turn left into Le Duan → turn right into Cong Xa Paris (between Notre Dame Cathedral and the City Post Office) → straight toward Dong Khoi → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → turn right into Nguyen Hue → turn left into Le Thanh Ton → turn left into Nguyen Hue → turn right into Ton Duc Thang → straight toward to Vo Van Kiet → switch to the opposite traffic lane at the roundabout in front of the State Bank of Vietnam → u-turn at the State Bank of Vietnam → go through the Khanh Hoi underpass → straight toward to Ton Duc Thang → straight toward to Ba Son Bridge → turn right into Tran Bach Dang → turn right into Nguyen Thien Thanh → cross bridge number 17 → The finish line area at Empire City.
The 5KM route is a community building event that is open to all, to help everyone take the “First Step” to an active and healthy lifestyle. This is also an opportunity for family, friends, colleagues, businesses, companies, organizations, schools and groups of friends in the community to come together to meet, participate and enjoy the atmosphere of becoming a part of the community in Southeast Asia’s most impressive prestigious community sports event.
Starting at Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem street (Gate of the Zoo and Botanical Garden) to reach the finish line at the Empire City
– Start Time (Estimated): 5:40 AM on December 8, 2024 (Sunday).
– Start Line: The area in front of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Le Duan – Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden gate).
– Cut-off time: 01 hour.
Estimated Route: Le Duan → turn left into Cong Xa Paris (between Notre Dame Cathedral and City Post Office) → straight toward Dong Khoi → turn left into Ngo Duc Ke → turn right into Me Linh Square → turn left into Ton Duc Thang → straight toward Ba Son Bridge → turn right into Tran Bach Dang → turn right into N19 – turn right into N20 → turn right into Nguyen Thien Thanh → The Finish Line at Empire City.
