The event, officially named Hoiana Aquaman 2026, is scheduled for July 26 and will feature a combination of open-water swimming and running. It is aimed at endurance sports enthusiasts and travelers seeking a race-cation experience.

This year's edition offers multiple race categories for both experienced athletes and beginners. The flagship individual Aquaman race, open to participants aged 18 and above, consists of a 2-km sea swim and a 21-km run. The Super Early Bird (SEB) entry fee is VND1.09 million (US$41.39). The relay category, featuring the same distance, is priced at VND1.39 million (US$52.78).

Aquaman Vietnam officially returns after a one-year hiatus. Photo courtesy of Aquaman Vietnam

Organizers will also continue offering shorter-distance categories, including Half Aqua (1-km swim, 10-km run) for athletes aged 16 and above, Sprint Aqua (500-m swim, 5-km run) for participants aged 10 and above, and Aqua Kid for children aged 6-10, featuring a 200-m swim and a 1-km run.

Super Early Bird entry fees are VND890,000 (US$33.8) for Half Aqua, VND690,000 (US$26.2) for Sprint Aqua, and VND450,000 (US$19) for Aqua Kid. The promotional registration period runs through June 16.