The Tran Phu - Pham Van Dong coastal route will turn into the race track for the "Nha Trang Night Run Sanest, Sanvinest - BKH 2026" night race on December 12. In the 21 km distance, athletes will run through the Libera Nha Trang complex, opening up more opportunities to combine their competition journey with beach, culinary, artistic, and resort experiences with their families.
Exploring the coastal city at night with "Nha Trang Night Run Sanest, Sanvinest - BKH 2026"
On October 9, 2026, Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio - Television held a press conference to provide information about the "Nha Trang Night Run Sanest, Sanvinest - BKH 2026" running race. With the message "Love for Seas and Islands" and a spirit of sharing for the community, the race connects sporting activities with experiences of the landscape, culture, and rhythm of life in the coastal city.
The race is directed by the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province; organized by Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio - Television in coordination with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with relevant agencies, units, and localities.
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| Mr. Le Hoang Trieu, Director of Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio - Television and Head of the Race Organizing Committee, speaks at the press conference. |
According to information at the press conference, the race will take place on the evening of December 12, 2026, expected to attract more than 4,000 professional, semi-professional athletes, running enthusiasts, as well as domestic and international tourists participating in three distances: 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km.
The opening ceremony, start area, finish line, and award ceremony are set up at 2-4 Square. The running route stretches along the Tran Phu - Pham Van Dong coastal road, connecting iconic landscapes and tourist destinations of the coastal city, while opening up opportunities to experience another side of Nha Trang as urban lights blend into the Pearl Bay setting.
In the longest distance of 21 km, athletes will run through the Libera Nha Trang complex in the Bai Tien area, north of Nha Trang. Vega City Joint Stock Company, a real estate developer under KDI Holdings, partners with the event, helping integrate this coastal urban space into the journey of exploring Nha Trang at night.
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| Course route for the 21km distance. |
The organizing committee expects that "Nha Trang Night Run Sanest, Sanvinest - BKH 2026" will gradually become a signature sports tourism product, contributing to diversifying night-time tourism activities, promoting socio-economic development, and attracting visitors to Khanh Hoa. A portion of the proceeds from the race will be dedicated to fundraising for eye surgery support for underprivileged people suffering from eye diseases, thereby spreading the spirit of compassion and community responsibility.
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| Representatives of the Organizing Committee along with accompanying partners and sponsors take a souvenir photo at the press conference. |
Libera Nha Trang: A sports destination linked with tourism experiences
In sports tourism, the appeal of a destination lies not only in the racecourse but also in pre- and post-race experiences. A scenic route attracts runners, while accommodation, culinary, and arts services provide further incentives for them and their loved ones to stay longer and explore the locality.
Spanning 44 hectares, the Libera Nha Trang resort-urban complex is located on Pham Van Dong Street, connecting with the northern coastal route of Nha Trang. The bay landscape, public spaces, and resort, culinary, and arts amenities enable the race journey to be seamlessly tied to the destination experience.
Notably, this is not the first time Libera Nha Trang has engaged with the running community. In June 2024, Libera Fun Fest was held at the complex, featuring a 3.5 km family run with approximately 4,500 participants. The team-based competition format, combined with music, culinary, and arts activities, created an active festival for multiple generations.
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| Libera Nha Trang welcomed nearly 4,500 runners participating in the Libera Fun Fest family run. |
In August 2025, VnExpress Marathon Libera Nha Trang brought together approximately 13,000 athletes, making it the largest race in the system at that time. By March 2026, the Libera Nha Trang area continued to be linked with the 21.1 km and 42.2 km courses of the 67th Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon Championship.
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| Athletes of the 2026 Tien Phong Marathon capture moments at the Do Theatre — an iconic architectural landmark at Libera Nha Trang. |
From family runs to large-scale races, these activities demonstrate Libera's connection with the sports and fitness community. "Nha Trang Night Run Sanest, Sanvinest - BKH 2026" continues that journey in the nighttime seaside atmosphere, while opening up more options for athletes to combine competition with a family getaway.
Before or after the race, runners and their loved ones and friends can stroll along the beach, enjoy cuisine, explore art at Do Theatre, or spend leisure time at Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel and Meliá Aurea Nha Trang within the Libera Nha Trang complex. A night run can thus extend into a journey of sea, gastronomy, art, and relaxation: runners have more time to unwind after conquering their goals, while their companions share memorable experiences by Nha Trang Bay. This is also a further step affirming Vega City's capability in connecting sports events with existing tourism services in Nha Trang, helping reinforce the appeal of a sports tourism destination in the South Central Coast.
THU THAO
