Storms force postponement of Lam Dong Trail in Dalat

Heavy rainstorms continue to wreak havoc in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. This weekend’s Lam Dong Trail in Dalat, was postponed to a later date yesterday as the safety of runners, crew and volunteers could no longer be guaranteed for Saturday. Lam Dong Trail is a popular ATM qualifier for the ATM Championship ranking with its 85km race, which is also valid for runners’ Grandmaster Quest.

As the event committee announced: “Due to the increasingly complex developments of the storm and based on recommendations from local authorities, the Organizing Committee has decided to postpone Lâm Đồng Trail 2025 to ensure the absolute safety of all runners, volunteers, and operational teams.

Updates regarding the new race schedule will be announced as soon as possible on our official channels. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.”

It is the third cancellation / postponement of trail running events in a month’s time. Early October, also in Vietnam, Mu Cang Chai Ultra Trail could not take place following the damage caused by another major typhoon. The event will now just skip a year and return on 3 October 2026. Also in Mindanao, Philippines, the Bislig Ultra got postponed to a new date on 18/19 April 2026.