Ta Xua Sky Race 2026

Vietnam's first skyrunning event: narrow ridges, big grades and the December cloud sea. The Vertical Km climbs 1,000 m in 5 km; the 55K takes in the full dinosaur spine and the 2,865 m Ta Xua summit. Technical-terrain experience is required for the 30K and 55K.

Athletes must be 18 on race day (16 for distances ≤ 21 km with parental consent). Mandatory kit is checked at bib collection and randomly on course: charged phone, emergency blanket, whistle, minimum 1 litre capacity (2 litres for ≥ 70 km), headlamp with spare batteries for any distance starting or finishing in the dark, and a personal cup (no disposable cups at aid stations). Littering outside aid stations, cutting the course or receiving assistance outside designated zones means disqualification. Bib transfers are allowed up to 30 days before the race for a 100,000 ₫ fee; 50 % refund up to 60 days before, none after. For the 30K and 55K, gloves and a waterproof windshell are mandatory; the organiser may shorten the course if ridge winds exceed 50 km/h.

Hanoi – Bac Yen is 5.5 h by sleeper bus, then 45 min by motorbike taxi to Ta Xua. The final 15 km of pass road is narrow – leave private cars in Bac Yen and use the organiser's shuttle.

Ta Xua has around 800 homestay beds at 150,000–400,000 ₫. The organiser sets up a tent village (200,000 ₫/night, sleeping bag included) at the commune sports ground.