This is the largest marathon event ever in the locality, and is also the first time a race in Tay Ninh has been recognized as meeting international standards by the World Marathon Association (AIMS) and the Vietnam Athletics Federation.
The tournament has been held annually since 2021, this year it is expected to attract about 8,000 domestic and international athletes to participate. Athletes will compete in 4 distances including 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km. The starting and finishing points are at the Ba Den mountain cable car station square.
The running route of this year's tournament has been directly measured by international experts and confirmed to fully meet AIMS technical standards. The competition distance, altitude, incline, weather conditions and factors affecting athletes' achievements are all evaluated and adjusted according to regulations.
With this certification, the results of the competition at Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 can be used to register to participate in major international races such as Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, ...
This year's race is also invested in a competition route, passing through prominent landmarks of Tay Ninh such as Nui Da lake, Ma Thien Lanh, Thai Ninh Holy Temple, with natural landscapes and typical architecture of this land. Ba Den Mountain continues to be chosen as the center for organizing the main activities of the tournament.
The organizing committee arranged a diverse prize system with a total value of hundreds of millions of VND. In the 42km and 21km distances, there are 5 final prizes for each gender, with a total value of 166 million VND. In the age group, each distance has 7 categories according to the age group from 18 to over 50, the total prize value is 42 million VND. In addition, participating teams and clubs will be awarded in 3 categories for each distance, with a total value of 73 million VND.
Baden Mountain International Marathon 2025 is organized by the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism of Tay Ninh, Nexus Communications Joint Stock Company, in coordination with Tay Ninh Sun Joint Stock Company - Sun World Ba Den Mountain branch of Sun Group.