Where to trail run near Hanoi
Real mountains sit within reach of the capital — Ba Vì, Tam Đảo, Sóc Sơn and Hàm Lợn are the weekend classics.
Hanoi runners are lucky: within one to two hours you can be on a proper climb. These are the go-to spots for weekend trail sessions.
Ba Vì National Park — ~60 km
The closest real mountain. Forested switchbacks and a famous stair climb to the temples on Tản Viên — the classic vertical workout near the capital.
Sóc Sơn & Hàm Lợn — ~40 km
Rolling hills, pine and reservoir trails, closest to the city. Perfect for a first trail run or an easy long day.
Tam Đảo (Vĩnh Phúc) — ~80 km
Cooler air and steep, misty forest above the old hill station. Steady, sustained climbing.
Further afield: Mộc Châu & Sa Pa
For big-mountain days, the northwest is a few hours more — Mộc Châu's tea hills and Sa Pa's terraces, home to Vietnam's flagship races.
Races to aim for
The north hosts most of the country's marquee events. See upcoming northern races below, or the full calendar.
Frequently asked
What's the closest trail to central Hanoi? +
Sóc Sơn and Hàm Lợn are the closest, around 40 km north of the city — rolling hills and reservoir trails, easy to reach for a morning run.
