More Than 5,600 Athletes Take Part in Lamdong Trail 2026
More than 5,600 athletes from over 35 countries and territories are taking part in Lamdong Trail 2026, bringing an exciting sporting atmosphere to the distinctive trail routes of the Lam Vien Plateau
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Aside from offering a platform for running aficionados, the event also enhances the image and sports tourism potential of Da Lat – Lam Dong, in line with the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026.
Taking place from November 6 to 8, Lam Dong Trail 2026 marks the fifth edition of the race in Da Lat, featuring five different distances: 5 km, 15 km, 25 km, 55 km, and 85 km.
The event center, which includes both the starting and finishing areas, is situated at TTC World – Valley of Love.
The races for 15 km, 25 km, 55 km, and 85 km commenced on November 7, while the 5 km event designed for families and children was scheduled for November 8.
Under the theme "A Season of Change," the event guides competitors through the unique landscape of the Lam Vien Plateau, across pine forests, undulating hills, coffee farms, streams, and steep trails of red basalt.
Each distance presents a chance to engage with nature while testing athletes’ physical fitness, stamina, and capacity to surpass their boundaries.
Huynh Ngoc Tam, Deputy Director of the Lam Dong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated that Da Lat – Lam Dong has significant potential for various types of tourism, including sightseeing, entertainment, resort tourism, and ecotourism.
Notably, its temperate weather, stunning natural scenery, forest resources, and unique cultural heritage create ideal conditions for the growth of sports tourism.
In recent years, sports tourism has become an increasingly popular trend among residents and visitors. Sporting events not only provide opportunities for competition and connect sports enthusiasts from Vietnam and abroad, but also stimulate demand for local transportation, accommodation, dining, shopping and tourism experiences.
The culture, sports, and tourism department aims to leverage the advantages of Da Lat and Lam Dong's favorable climate, mountainous scenery, and cultural venues through the 2026 Lamdong Trail, while enhancing sports activities as appealing supplementary tourism offerings.
Hosting thousands of international athletes also creates a chance to showcase the beauty of Lam Dong's landscapes and people to a larger domestic and global audience.
Following hours of competition along mountainous trails, the organizers held an awards ceremony at TTC World – Valley of Love on the afternoon of November 7, honoring outstanding athletes in the 15 km, 25 km, 55 km and 85 km races.
In the 85 km event, Nguyen Phuong Hieu secured the overall victory with a finishing time of 9 hours, 30 minutes, and 48 seconds.
Mirar Lachica Godwin from the Philippines came in second, clocking 10 hours, 14 minutes, and 25 seconds, while Corentin Vitre of France finished third with a time of 10 hours, 27 minutes, and 44 seconds.
In the 55 km race, Sung Phu took first place, finishing in 5 hours, 14 minutes, and 27 seconds. Hoang Van Hon secured the second place with a time of 5 hours, 37 minutes, and 12 seconds, followed by Mirar Lachica Gabriel from the Philippines, who came in third at 5 hours, 58 minutes, and 17 seconds.
In the 25 km race, Ly Nhan Tin claimed victory in 1 hour, 51 minutes and 38 seconds, just 13 seconds ahead of runner-up Jo Ngoh Yadiep. Visockiy Alexandr of Russia finished third in 1 hour, 58 minutes and 14 seconds.
Meanwhile, the 15 km race saw a close contest among the leading runners. So Ket Hy took first place in 1 hour, 17 minutes and 17 seconds, just two seconds ahead of K' Men. Nguyen Ngoc Tan finished third in 1 hour, 19 minutes and 45 seconds.
In addition to the main awards, the event organizers highlighted outstanding athletes in the age categories of 18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60 and above, celebrating the dedication and competitive spirit of runners from various age groups.
The Lamdong Trail 2026 is also an event associated with the 11th Da Lat Flower Festival 2026. The combination of sports with cultural and tourism activities not only enhances the festival's offerings but also highlights a lively and energetic aspect of Da Lat, reinforcing its reputation as a charming city known for its flowers.
On November 8, the event continued with the 5 km race for families and children, starting and finishing at TTC World – Valley of Love.
The activity encouraged family members to exercise together, develop healthy lifestyles and spread the spirit of sports throughout the community, bringing the fifth edition of Lamdong Trail to a close.