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Ha Giang to host international marathon on October 9

An international marathon named “Running on Happiness Route” is scheduled to take place on October 9 in the northernmost province of Ha Giang’s Meo Vac district.
Ha Giang to host international marathon on October 9 ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)
Ha Giang (VNA) – An international marathon named “Runningon Happiness Route” is scheduled to take place on October 9 in the northernmost province of HaGiang’s Meo Vac district.

Professional and amateur runners in Vietnam and abroad areset to participate in the races of 42km, 21km, 12km, and 6km.

During the course of the event, athletes, delegates andvisitors will experience local popular tourist destinations such as DongVan Karst Plateau Geopark, Quan Ba Twin Mountain, and Lung Cu National Flagpole.

They will also be treated to festivals, folk culture, foods, traditional crafts and wet markets.

According to Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeTran Duc Quy, the race is a key sport activity of Ha Giang, aiming to introducethe province's tourism and promote people’s participation in physical training andsports./.
VNA
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