Trail ultramarathon · Vietnam

Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB

9–10 January 2027 · Da Lat, Lam Dong

20K Pinhatt: Sat, 9 January 2027

A UTMB World Series event in the Central Highlands around Da Lat, on pine forest, coffee terraces and the Langbiang massif.

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Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

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Entry · 20K Pinhatt · 2027 edition

Registration open

First come, first served until Fri 25 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT+7 or until places run out. Open on the organizer's page on 30 Sep 2026, which does not say how many places are left.

  1. ✓ Registration opens (UTMB Index holders)Tue 9 Jun 2026
  2. ✓ Registration opensThu 11 Jun 2026
  3. Registration closesFri 25 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT+7

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From the organizer's page, checked 30 Sep 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for 9–10 January 2027 in Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam. TrailSplits currently includes 3 mapped courses for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: First come, first served for the 8-10 January 2027 edition: UTMB Index priority from 9 June 2026, general entries 11 June 2026, until 25 December 2026 or sell-out. Organizer's page, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

14 weeks to go
Date
9–10 January 2027
Type
Trail ultramarathon
Distances
3: 100K Langbiang, 50K Elephant, 20K Pinhatt
Biggest course
104.2 km · +5,533 m vert
Cut-off
29 h (16.7 min/km)
Location
Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
20K Pinhatt date
Sat, 9 January 2027
Event week
8–10 January 2027
20K Pinhatt entry
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Finishing 20K Pinhatt earns 1 Running Stone (20K category) toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. How Running Stones work.

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Free training plan — 20K Pinhatt

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

20K Pinhatt plan 24.1 km · 1113 m D+

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Turn 20K Pinhatt into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 46.2 m climb per km.

Race tools — 20K Pinhatt

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Load the Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 20K Pinhatt GPX onto your GPS watch

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Compare your route to the Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 20K Pinhatt course

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Course analysis

Analyze the Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 20K Pinhatt course — every climb

See the 20K Pinhatt course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

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A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB — frequently asked questions

When is Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 2027?

Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB 2027 races run 9–10 January 2027 in Da Lat, Lam Dong; the 20K Pinhatt is on Sat, 9 January 2027. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB and how much climbing is there?

3 distances (24.1–104.2 km). The longest course is 104.2 km with about 5,533 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

What is the cut-off time for Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB?

The 100K Langbiang course has a 29-hour cut-off, an average of 16.7 min/km to finish in time. TrailSplits' cut-off pacer shows the buffer at each aid station.

Is there a free GPX and course map for Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official Vietnam Highlands Trail by UTMB website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://vietnamhighlands.utmb.world/.

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