Marathon «Tiền Phong Marathon - Điện Biên Discovery 2026»

   See in the New Year with a race across the sites of one of the 20th century's most famous battles: the Muong Thanh valley, Pa Khoang lake and the hill villages of Vietnam's northwest in early-spring air. Themed «Bản hùng ca huyền thoại» («A legendary epic»), this race turns a New Year trip to Dien Bien into equal parts sport and history.

   Tien Phong Marathon - Dien Bien Discovery belongs to the race series of Tien Phong newspaper — the long-established national marathon championship system — and is held under the direction of the Dien Bien provincial government. Organizers expect around 5,000 competitive runners plus a similar number in community events. Demand is real: all 300 Super Early Bird bibs sold out in just over an hour.

   Key facts:

   — Three event days, 31.12.2026 – 02.01.2027; official race day 02.01.2027
— Distances: 5km, 10km, 21km and a signature 48km
— Early Bird prices (until 30.09): 5km — 486,000, 10km — 586,000, 21km — 768,000, 48km — 886,000 VND
— Groups of 50/100/200 get 15/20/25% off
— Registration open until 30.11.2026

   Dien Bien Phu sits in Vietnam's far northwest, near the Lao border — reachable by a short flight from Hanoi. The race suits runners who want to close the year on an emotional course, and history lovers who prefer to explore a battlefield at running pace.

   A new year that starts in the Muong Thanh valley is hard to forget — grab your bib before the later price waves kick in.