Distance
5 KM
Elevation Gain
50 M+
Start Date
Sunday 10th January 2027
Race Start
Lam Vien Square - 06:00
Max Allowed Race Time
01 Hours 30 Minutes
Introduction
Taking place on Sunday morning around Xuan Huong Lake, the 5KM course offers a gentle journey in the heart of Da Lat, where morning mist, the lake’s surface, and rows of pine trees create a fresh, tranquil atmosphere. Along the way, runners move through the city’s everyday rhythm: quiet streets coming to life, local cafés opening their doors, and the familiar pace of Da Lat’s morning routines.
Open to all, recovery runners, families, children, and first-time participants. No pressure for performance. No limits on pace. Just a moment to slow down, to connect, and to fully experience the breath and rhythm of the highlands, not only through its landscape, but through the life that unfolds within it.
A short journey, yet still part of the story the Sacred Peaks are telling.
Race Details
| 5K Xuan Huong | 10 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Race Date | Sunday 10 January 2027 |
| Distance & Elevation | 5km & +/- 50m |
| Start Time | 06:00 AM |
| Start Line | Lam Vien Square |
| Transport | N/A |
| Finish Line | Lam Vien Square |
| Entry Inclusions | Race entry, athlete t-shirt, finisher medal, finisher certificate, fully stocked checkpoints, drop bag service on-course medical support and assistance, insurance, drawstring bag, finishing refreshment-meal |
| Mandatory Gear | N/A |
| Start groups | N/A |
| Minimum Age | 6 years of age on race day |
| Total Allowable Time | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Cutoff Pace Required | 15 mins/km |
| Expected time first finisher | 00:15:00 (06:15 AM Sunday 10 January 2026) |
| Expected time final finisher | 01:15:00 (07:15 AM Sunday 10 January 2026) |
| Timing results (categories) | N/A |
| Awards & Prizes | Prize Money: Top 3 Overall male and female Trophies: Top 3 Overall male and female |
| UTMB Qualifying | N/A |
Course Description
Xuan Huong 5K will start and finish at Lam Vien Square. The course takes runners around Xuan Huong Lake—the heart of Da Lat. You can leave your trail running shoes behind and switch to road shoes, as the race is on flat roads, making it suitable for families or as a recovery run/walk. More than just a run, this is an opportunity to: Bond with loved ones: Create lasting memories as you conquer the 5km route together, sharing laughter and conversation.
Connect with your community: Meet new people, share stories, and soaking in the cool morning air and captivating sights.
Experience Dalat in the early morning: clean air, warm sunshine, clear blue sky, the lake’s surface ripples and friendly people are running around the lake.
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors - all levels are welcome. Become part of something special and celebrate the heart of Dalat.
GPX File
Download the 5k course GPX file below. Remember to ALWAYS follow course markings on the day of the race, as there might be slight alterations from the Course Maps and GPX File.
Last updated: 03/24/2026
Tarmac – 100%
Aid stations are generously stocked with:
- Electrolyte drink (pre-mixed)
- Water
- Fruit
Exact aid station stocks will be available to view in the Runner Guide. We cannot guarantee all goods will be available at all aid stations, so use the drop bag service and your support crew for any necessities.
First Aid will be available at each aid station, and at finish. There will also be roving first aid crews on the course.
Should you decide to pull out of the race at any aid station, kindly make your attention known to the aid station’s crews or specifically to our technical commissioners present at every aid station.
All Distances
Every runner will be provided with a Finish Line drop bag.
Finish line drop bags can be left in the designated area near the start line on the morning of each respective race. These allow you to have something warm at the start that you can then collect at the finish.