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2,300 runners join “Running on Happiness Route” international marathon

As many as 2,300 runners joined “Running on Happiness Route” international marathon in the northernmost mountainous province of Ha Giang’s Meo Vac district on October 9.
2,300 runners join “Running on Happiness Route” international marathon ảnh 1Racers run on Ma Pi Leng Pass (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 2,300 runners joined “Running on Happiness Route”international marathon in the northernmost mountainous province of Ha Giang’sMeo Vac district on October 9.

The runners, including 40 foreigners, competed inthe categories of 6 kilometres, 12 kilometres, 21 kilometres and 42 kilometres.

According to Vice Chairman of the provincialPeople’s Committee Tran Duc Quy, the race is a key sport activity of Ha Giang,aiming to popularise the province's tourism and promote people’s participationin physical training and sports.
2,300 runners join “Running on Happiness Route” international marathon ảnh 2Athletes enjoy beautiful route on Ma Pi Leng Pass, a popular destination in Ha Giang province. (Photo:VNA)

Athletes and visitors have a chance to experiencelocal popular tourist destinations such as Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, QuanBa Twin Mountain, and Lung Cu National Flagpole.

They can enjoy festivals, folk culture, foods aswell as visit local traditional markets, he said./.
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