Hoang Nguyen Thanh claimed the men’s half-marathon title at the 2026 VPBank Dat Sen Hong Music Marathon, clocking 1:10:23 at a pace of 3:19 over 21.2 km. The Binh Phuoc runner finished 4 minutes 46 seconds clear of second place to take a commanding win.
The men’s HM standings feature the top ten finishers and their published paces:
| Place | Runner | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoang Nguyen Thanh | 01:10:23 | 3:19 |
| 2 | Ly Nhan Tin | 01:15:09 | 3:33 |
| 3 | Nguyen Van Loi | 01:16:50 | 3:37 |
| 4 | Rohit Rohit | 01:17:46 | 3:40 |
| 5 | Starlson Lazario | 01:18:27 | 3:42 |
| 6 | Nguyen Vinh Phuc | 01:19:02 | 3:44 |
| 7 | Bui Ngoc Nhut | 01:20:45 | 3:49 |
| 8 | Nguyen Phuc Thuan | 01:23:12 | 3:55 |
| 9 | Phan Nhu Phi | 01:24:49 | 4:00 |
| 10 | Truong Dang Tien Dat | 01:25:43 | 4:03 |
The Dat Sen Hong victory adds to Thanh’s record on the road. He won the men’s marathon gold medal at the 31st SEA Games, and his 2:18:43 performance in Hong Kong in 2024 was recorded as a national record.
From Thanh’s winning run to the rest of the top ten, the results reflect the commitment and competition across the field. Congratulations to the champion and every runner who completed the race at the 2026 VPBank Dat Sen Hong Music Marathon.
