These rules and regulations are designed to help organize and manage large – scale events, ensuring the safety of event participants in compliance with the regulations of the Vietnam Athletics Federation on recording participants’ achievements and responsibilities of the event.
Abbreviations in the Regulations:
BIB: Registration number of athletes and pets participating in the race Check point: Rest stop – water supply
DNF – did not finish: did not finish the race
– Athletes who voluntarily participate in the Tay Ho Half Marathon 2026 have read, understood and agreed to the information, documents and competition rules provided by the Organizing Committee.
– Subjects: Athletes who are Vietnamese citizens and foreigners who fully meet the regulations of the Competition Regulations, are not currently being disciplined or banned from competing by the National or International Federation or the government , are all eligible to participate in the competition.
– Age requirements: All ages of athletes registered as of April 12, 2026.
+ Athletes participating in the 21km, 15km distance must be at least 16 years old and have completed the registration with the Organizing Committee.
+ Athletes participating in the 5km distance must be at least 6 years old and have completed the registration with the Organizing Committee.
+ Athletes under 18 years old must have a guardian who is responsible and signs a liability waiver.
+ Athletes under 12 years old must have a parent or guardian who monitors and is responsible for the entire tournament.
– Commitment Requirement:
+ All participants must sign the liability waiver provided by the Organizing Committee and agree to the event’s terms and conditions. The waiver provisions shall apply to cases explicitly specified in the liability waiver document issued by the Organizing Committee.
+ Athletes must agree to all registration regulations, including the Organizing Committee’s refund/cancellation policy.
+ Athletes must comply with the competition rules and regulations set by the Organizing Committee.
+ The Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel the registration of any individual who fails to meet the event’s participation requirements.
– Health Conditions:
+ Participants must not have a medical history of cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, asthma, or any other conditions that may affect continuous physical activity.
+ Participants must ensure their legs are fully functional and free from recent injuries prior to the event. Adequate training is strongly recommended.
+ Participants must consent to receive medical assistance from the event’s medical team and the Organizing Committee if necessary.
+ Accurate Information: Participants must provide complete and accurate personal details, health status, and fitness level for race participation.
– Medical Support: Participants must agree to accept emergency medical aid if they are unable to continue the race.
– Acknowledgment of Risks: Athletes acknowledge that participating in the Tay Ho Half Marathon 2026 is a physically demanding activity and confirm they have undergone proper training and health preparation. The Organizing Committee shall not be held liable for any physical, mental, or material damages incurred during the event.
– The Organizing Committee strongly advises against participation for individuals with heart conditions, asthma, chronic illnesses, or those undergoing medical treatment.
– Online Registration:
ActiUp: https://actiup.net/vi/event/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026
iRace: https://ticket.irace.vn/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026
5BIB: https://5bib.com/vi/events/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026_148
– Registration & Refund Policy: Once registration is successfully processed, the registration fee is non- refundable for any reason.
– No refunds will be issued if the event is canceled due to force majeure circumstances, including:
+ Natural disasters: Storms, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, or pandemics leading to government bans on mass gatherings.
+ Security or terrorism incidents: Riots, terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, or war.
+ Government decisions: National mourning periods or official bans on public events.
– Changes & Transfers: Participants may transfer their slot or change their race distance for a fee of 100,000 VND per transfer/change.
+ If the new distance has a higher registration fee, participants must pay the difference.
+ No refunds will be given if the new distance has a lower registration fee.
+ All transfer/distance change requests must be submitted before March 23, 2026. No changes will be accepted after this deadline.
+ Personal Information Updates: Participants may correct personal details (phone number, date of birth, email, emergency contact, etc.) free of charge until April 9, 2026. No further edits will be permitted after this date.
– Late Registrations (After March 24, 2026): Late registrations will receive a blank BIB (no personalized name) and must start in the last corral.
Starting lane regulations (Pen):
21KM:
Estimated completion time Pen A:
– Under 1h20
– From 1h20 to 1h30
Estimated completion time Pen B: From 1h30 – 1h45
Estimated completion time Pen C: From 1h45 – 2h
Estimated completion time Pen D: From 2h – 2h15
Estimated completion time Pen E: From 2h15 – 2h30
Estimated completion time Pen F:
– From 2h30 – 2h45
– Over 2h45
15KM:
Estimated completion time Pen A:
– Under 1h15
– From 1h15 – 1h30
Estimated completion time Pen B: From 1h30 – 1h45
Estimated completion time Estimated completion time Pen C: Over 1h45
5KM:
Estimated completion time Pen A: From 20 mins – 30 mins
Estimated completion time Pen B: From 30 mins – 40 mins
Estimated completion time Pen C: Over 40 mins
– Estimated Finish Time Requirement: All participants must provide their Estimated Finish Time during registration.
– PEN Allocation (A,B & C Groups): For runners registered in PEN A, PEN B or PEN C of 21KM distance; PEN A, PEN B of 15km distance, the Organizing Committee (OC) will send an email request (2 months before the race) asking for proof of performance matching their declared Estimated Finish Time. Runners must submit valid race certification* for verification. If no valid proof is provided, the runner will be placed in the last PEN group.
– Deadline for submission: March 22, 2026.
Valid Race Certification*: Must be from an official race with electronic chip timing (no virtual races, training logs, or unofficial events). Only results from October 01, 2025 onwards are accepted.
For 15km runners: A 21km race result link is also acceptable.
– For Provincial/City/National Team Athletes: Must submit registration using the official form with the official stamp/seal from their governing sports authority confirming their athlete status.
– For Individual Runners: Register through the following platforms:
+ ActiUp: https://actiup.net/vi/event/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026
+ iRace: https://ticket.irace.vn/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026
+ 5BIB: https://5bib.com/vi/events/tay-ho-half-marathon-2026_148
– Participation Capacity: The event is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 athletes.
April 10th & 11th 2026, at 9am – 8pm
+ Race Kit Pick-up Area opened
+ Opening Ceremony
+ Booth activities provide information about the event
+ Other event activities
April 12th, 2026
+ 03:00 am: 21km Athletes start
+ 05:00 am: 15km Athletes start
+ 06:30 am: 5km Athletes start
+ 07:30 – 8:30 am: Closing Ceremony at Tay Ho cultural and creative space (formerly Trinh Cong Son walking street), Hanoi.
+ 07:50 am: 5km, 15km, 21km course closed
+ 9:00 am: Drop-off counter closes – End of event
– Participants: Professional athletes, movement athletes and people in Tay Ho district, Hanoi.
– Cut-off time: The athletes must be able to complete the race, from the start line to the finish line, within the time period below:
+ 21km: maximum completion time is 3 hours 30 minutes.
At KM17, runners must pass before 6:40 AM on April 12, 2026
+ 15km: maximum completion time is 2 hours 50 minutes.
At KM11, runners must pass before 7:05 AM on April 12, 2026
+ 5km: maximum completion time is 1 hour 20 minutes.
– Athletes must give priority to medical staff and ambulances throughout the race regardless of their position on the track.
– During the race, all runners are expected to behave in a professional and courteous manner. Do not use profanity, quarrel, insult, have unsportsmanlike behavior towards other athletes. Anyone who violates will be disqualified.
– All acts of littering, environmental damage, etc. are strictly prohibited. The athletes are responsible for protecting the environment around the race. – Athletes must wear a shirt (including the BIB number) during the competition. It must be clear at all times.
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Athletes who leave the course will not be allowed to return for any purpose. Athletes who intentionally shorten the course by “taking shortcuts” will be disqualified from the race. Cheating acts will be documented by the race referee, the Organizing Committee members and the security equipment.
Athletes who participate in the race without the official BIB code of the event, without a timing device or timing device that is not their own will be disqualified and excluded from the Organizing Committee’s future races.
Athletes are not allowed to receive any support by means of wheeled or motorized transportation while in the race condition. Except for athletes with disabilities with the permission of the Organizing Committee.
Athletes who participate in the race but do not complete the distance or during the race have any violations of the regulations of the race will be recorded as ‘DNF – did not finish’ and will not receive a medal, and the race result will not be recognized. Athletes are not allowed to bring explosives, flammable substances, compressed gases, toxic substances and anything that can cause danger or inconvenience to others onto the track.
Athletes are not allowed to use Doping and any food or medicine listed in the list of stimulants prescribed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WA DA). The Organizing Committee has the right to request Doping tests for athletes who win the final prizes of each distance and age group prizes for the 21KM distance.
Athletes are not allowed to wear costumes with offensive images, inappropriate to Vietnamese customs and traditions, content that opposes the State and People of Vietnam, or content that is outside the program of the Organizing Committee.
Athletes are not allowed to use stimulants, drugs or drugs that increase the feeling of excitement during the competition.
The race results will be recorded by the timing device attached to the BIB. It starts when the athlete crosses the starting line and stops when he crosses the finish line.
The final first, second and third place for men and women in the 5km, 15km and 21km races: recorded by Guntime (Guntime is the time to finish the race, calculated from the time the starting gun goes off (or the starting signal starts) until the athlete crosses the finish line, regardless of when the athlete starts)
The age group for men and women in the 21km races: recorded by Chiptime (Chiptime is the time calculated from the time the athlete crosses the starting line (when the chip is activated) until the athlete crosses the finish line, not including the time you cross the starting line after the starting gun goes off)
Athletes may not be recognized as finishers if:
The official results will be announced by the Organizing Committee on the tournament’s fanpage. Athletes have the right to complain, request to verify their own competition results or those of other athletes, along with clear evidence. Complaint requests must be sent to the Organizing Committee before April 19, 2026.
The prize will be officially announced by the Organizing Committee on the competition day. Any complaints about the final results of the First, Second, Third prizes for all distances and the age group prizes for the 21km distance must be made before 08:00 am on April 12, 2026.
When the winning athlete comes to verify information at the referee’s counter, he/she is required to present the original ID card/CCCD/Passport or VNeID level 2 identification.
Athletes are responsible for complying with the regulations and instructions of the Organizing Committee on the race track to ensure accurate results.
The decision of the Organizing Committee is final.
Violations of the rules and professional regulations will be handled by the Organizing Committee. Serious cases will be handled according to Decree 158/2013/ND-CP dated November 12, 2013 of the Government on administrative sanctions in the fields of culture, sports, tourism and advertising.
Each athlete is responsible for understanding and complying with the regulations of the race, violations will lead to disqualification.
Only the Organizing Committee has the right to amend or supplement these regulations if deemed necessary. For contents not included in the regulations, the final decision belongs to the Organizing Committee.
Athletes need to prepare:
Authorized representatives need to prepare:
– Please submit your request on the Tay Ho Half Marathon fanpage.
– Alternatively, you can email tayhohm@vrace.vn or contact the organizing committee hotline at 098 639 98 42 for guidance.
The organizing supports Athlete distance changes (upgrading or downgrading), as follows:
Athletes unable to participate but wishing to transfer their registration to another athlete, please follow these steps: