The event was organized by the Vietnam People's Public Security Sports Association in coordination with the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee and Nexus Media Joint Stock Company (Nexus Sport Events), under the direct direction of the Ministry of Public Security.
The tournament is expected to attract 800 - 1,000 domestic and foreign athletes, taking place from November 21 to 22, 2025 in Da Lat. The event aims at professional standards, absolute safety, and at the same time contributes to promoting the natural beauty and unique culture of Lam Dong plateau.
Vietnam Highlands Trail is positioned as an international-class mountain running race, with three main distances of 10km, 25km and 50km. The routes are professionally designed, combining physical challenges and landscape experiences: conquering the elephant Mountain peak at a distance of 50km, Pinhatt at a distance of 25km and a light running track through Lavender Dalat for beginners. All have a starting and finishing point at Lavender Dalat Tourist Area, creating a landscape that is both majestic and poetic.
In particular, the distances of the tournament meet UTMB Index and ITRA standards, helping athletes accumulate points to participate in prestigious global tournaments such as UTMB Mont-Blanc (France). This is a milestone affirming Vietnam's ability to organize professional mountain running races.
In addition to the professional factor, the Organizing Committee also focuses on community and sustainability factors. The tournament complies with the "Leave No Trace" rule, using environmentally friendly materials.
Before the competition day, the Cultural Festival - Expo will take place at Lam Vien Square with experience booths and the opening ceremony on the evening of November 21. Then, November 22 will be the starting days of each distance and the summarized gala.
The Organizing Committee hopes that Vietnam Highlands Trail - Lam Dong 2025 will become an annual cultural and sports event, contributing to making Vietnam an attractive destination on the world's terrain map.
