Taking place annually since 2021, the Baden Mountain International Marathon is one of the largest running events in Tay Ninh and the Southeast region of Vietnam. This year, under the theme "The Legendary Run", the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 is expected to attract around 8,000 athletes.
The race will officially take place on August 3, 2025, starting and finishing at the square of the Ba Den Mountain cable car station – the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam and an iconic landmark of Tay Ninh.
Image of the Baden Mountain Marathon 2023. Photo: Sun Group
Not only is the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 a record-breaking event in Tay Ninh, but it also marks the first time Tay Ninh has hosted a race with international course certification from AIMS & the Vietnam Athletics Federation. The course has undergone a rigorous evaluation and certification process to meet the strict technical standards set by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). International AIMS experts conducted precise measurements, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the course, including distance, elevation, gradient, wind speed, and race conditions, to create a fair and optimal competitive environment for athletes.
Experts conducting AIMS international standard course measurements at the foot of Ba Den Mountain. Photo: Nexus
With this standard, runners participating in the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 can use their results to register for major races worldwide such as the Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, etc.
In addition to its international standard quality, the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 boasts a breathtaking course that connects legendary landmarks of the sacred land of Tay Ninh. Starting and finishing at the majestic Ba Den Mountain, the course will pass through famous destinations in Tay Ninh such as Nui Da Lake, Ma Thien Lanh, and the Holy See – a magnificent religious structure of the Cao Dai religion…
Ba Den Mountain, an iconic destination of Tay Ninh. Photo: Sun Group
With Ba Den Mountain as the center of the race's activities, the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 will inspire a sense of a sacred pilgrimage land, associated with the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau, deeply rooted in the cultural life of the people of Tay Ninh in particular and the Southern region in general.
Especially, this year's race has an attractive prize structure, with many diverse categories and a total value of hundreds of millions of VND. The 42km and 21km distances each have 5 prize categories for outstanding athletes, with a total prize value of up to 166 million VND. In the age group category, both the 42km and 21km distances have 7 age groups from 18 years old to over 50 years old. The total prize value for age groups is up to 42 million VND, with 56 prizes for outstanding athletes. Teams and clubs participating in the 42km and 21km distances will have the opportunity to compete in 3 prize categories for each distance. The total prize value for clubs and teams is up to 73 million VND.
42km race route of the Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025. Photo: Nexus
The Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 is organized by the Tay Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, implemented by Nexus Media Joint Stock Company, and co-organized by, and the main sponsor is, Tay Ninh Sun Company, a branch of Sun World BaDen Mountain under the Sun Group.
The opening ceremony of the race will take place on August 2, 2025, at the Ba Den Mountain cable car station square. On the morning of August 3, 2025, the competition program will officially begin with 4 different time slots for 4 different distances (5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km).
Athletes will start and finish at the Ba Den Mountain cable car station. Photo: Sun Group
The stunning course of the marathon in Tay Ninh. Photo: Nexus
Participants in the race will include male and female professional athletes, amateur athletes, and independent athletes from both domestic and international backgrounds; running clubs from inside and outside the province; organizations and businesses from inside and outside the province… As of the end of June 2025, more than 5,000 runners from across the country have registered to purchase bibs and participate in the race.
The BaDen Mountain Marathon has inspired the community regarding this popular sport and has become the largest sports tourism event in Tay Ninh province for many years. In 2025, the race will continue to honor and promote the beautiful and sacred land of Tay Ninh, true to its name “The Legendary Race”, while also conveying a message about a Tay Ninh full of youthful energy in an era of self-advancement.
