Course & Elevation
The race traverses Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic landmarks, starting from Thao Dien Ward and looping through the Saigon River embankments, passing the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and Bitexco Financial Tower. The predominantly flat urban course showcases the city's blend of French colonial architecture and modern development.
Course Facts
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 45 m
Surface road
Profile Flat
Weather on Race Day
27°C
Temperature
72%
Humidity
15%
Rain Chance
Warm and humid tropical climate with early morning heat. Expect temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s Celsius with occasional light rain. Early morning start helps minimize heat exposure.
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