The women’s 100KM race at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2026 is primed for an explosive contest as seven world-class athletes from six nations converge on the mist-covered trails of Sa Pa. With vital World Trail Majors points on the line, the battle for the podium promises to be one of the fiercest in Asian ultra-running history.
THE 100KM WOMEN’S CONTENDERS:
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Antonina Iushina (Russia – ITRA 822): The top-ranked athlete by ITRA index, arriving in commanding form following a massive victory at the Ultra-Trail Australia 100 Miles and an impressive 8th-place finish at UTMB Mont-Blanc.
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Hau Ha (Vietnam – ITRA 790): The hometown favorite returns to the Sa Pa trails for the first time since her breakout 2022 season. In 2026, she proved her elite pedigree on the global stage with a 9th-place finish at the legendary Western States 100-Mile and a triumphant win at Hong Kong 100, firmly putting her in the title hunt for the World Trail Majors championship.
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Ying Li (China – ITRA 756): A dominant force on the Asian circuit, fresh off a championship victory at the prestigious Mt. FUJI 100.
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Maryline Nakache (France – ITRA 733): The Marathon des Sables champion brings extreme endurance credentials to Vietnam, coming off a strong runner-up finish at the South Downs Way 100.
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Wenfei Xie (China – ITRA 703): The reigning VMM 100km champion returns to defend her title, backed by recent success after winning the Ultra Trail East North 168.
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Saegusa Moeka (Japan – ITRA 691): Japan’s rising ultra star, boasting a victory at The 4th Okumusashi Long Trail Race 105K and a 3rd-place podium at the Izu Trail Journey 70km.
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Elizabeth Dangadang (Philippines – ITRA 689): The reigning Philippine National Champion, adding depth, toughness, and regional pride to a stacked international field.
Six nations. Seven world-class athletes. One iconic mountain crown in Sa Pa.
