GIA LAI CITY TRAIL - GIẤC MƠ ĐẠI NGÀN 2026
Event information
Gia Lai City Trail – Dream of the Great Forest officially returns in 2026 with an inspiring new theme: “Warriors of the Great Forest.” This fourth edition promises to be bigger and more electrifying than ever, featuring an elevated scale of organization and brand-new challenging routes designed for the trail running community that loves nature.
For its fourth comeback, Gia Lai City Trail chooses not to repeat the old courses. Instead, it introduces a completely new structure: “The Journey to Conquer 8 Mountains.” The routes have been recalculated in terms of elevation gain, gradient, and overall technical challenges, creating a more demanding and rewarding conquest experience.
This season expands the challenge with new race distances: 6km, 12km, 30km, 50km, and 70km. Greater elevation calls for smarter race strategies. Longer climbs require more thorough preparation. And as a result, the journey becomes even more exciting and truly worthwhile.
The race offers an unforgettable running experience through the majestic mountains and forests of Vietnam’s Central Highlands — where windy plateaus, vast pine forests, and mesmerizing trail routes await your conquest.
Gia Lai City Trail 2026 is not just a race — it is a journey of self-discovery in the heart of the boundless great forest.
Race day: October 30th, October 31th & November 1, 2026.
Venue: Bien Ho Scenic Relic Site, Ton Duc Thang Street, Bien Ho Commune, Gia Lai Province.
Registration Fee
Event schedules
Racekit
Rules and Regulations
- Participants:
Athletes who are Vietnamese citizens or foreign nationals may participate provided that they comply with the event regulations, are in good health, and participate on a voluntary basis.
Athletes are responsible for their personal information when registering as well as their health during the tournament.
- Who is not allowed to participate in the tournament:
Athletes who are not in good health to run, especially those with a history of cardiovascular or respiratory disease.
Athletes who do not comply with the regulations and competition time of the Organizing Committee will be disqualified and the registration fee will not be refunded.
- Time limit and age limit
|
Distance |
Age regulations | Cut off time |
|
6KM |
Over 10 years old | 2 hours |
|
12KM |
Over 12 years old | 3 hours 30 minutes |
|
30KM |
Over 18 years old | 8 hours |
|
50KM |
Over 18 years old Participants must have completed at least one race of 21 km or longer (road, city trail, or trail). The result must be officially recognized by the race organizer and must have been achieved within 24 months prior to the race date. |
15 hours |
|
70KM |
Over 18 years old Participants must have completed at least one race of 42 km or longer (road, city trail, or trail). The result must be officially recognized by the race organizer and must have been achieved within 24 months prior to the race date. |
19 hours |
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to register for the race.
- Awards:
Each athlete is eligible to receive a maximum of one award per distance category. Athletes who win an overall award will not be eligible for age-group awards.
- Registration form:
Participants register to participate via the electronic portal.
Athletes register and write a commitment about their health when participating in the tournament and take full responsibility for their health during the tournament.
Route map
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