International marathons back in action

International marathon tournaments will officially return now the COVID-19 pandemic has been controlled.
International marathons back in action ảnh 1Thousands of people took part in the Mekong Delta Marathon - Hậu Giang 2020. This year tournament will be held on July 17. (Photo of courtesy of the organisers)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - International marathon tournaments will officially return now theCOVID-19 pandemic has been controlled.

Organisers of the International Vietcombank Mekong Delta Marathon - HauGiang 2022 recently announced details of five categories, allone-single-loop race.

It is the third year that the Hau Giang Marathon has been held. The 2021edition was canceled due to coronavirus.

The event on July 17 is expected to see nearly 9,000 people takepart, a record number of runners, running on 2.4km, 5km, 10km, halfmarathon and full marathon.

They will start from Hoa Binh Square in Vi Thanh city, Hau Giang province, andpass through some breathtaking scenery.

Winning are promised attractive bonuses including 50 million VND (2,200USD) in cash for those who set the national record in the 42km class.

For each runner's registration, organisers will plant a tree with thetournament's messege #SaveMekongDelta to raise awareness of climatechange and environment protection.

People can register until July 17 at https://webv3.123go.vn/event/2022-mekong-delta-marathon and and find more information on https://www.facebook.com/mekong.delta.marathon

The first Hanoi Marathon Techcombank 2022 will take place on September 25.

The tournament has been successfully organised in HCM City for severalyears. Last year HCM City Techcombank Marathon saw more than 13,000runners taking part, 5,000 more than its first edition in 2017.

Tournament organisers decided to extend it to the capital city in 2019.However, due to COVID-19, the race was postponed for three years. 

In its debut, more than 6,000 athletes will run through Hanoi’s impressivecultural tracks in full marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km andKids Run (for young athletes aged 5-14), according to organisers.

Starting at the Opera House and finishing by Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of thecity, runners will enjoy the best sights of the capital. They will runthrough thousands of years of history, passing by the Old Quarter,the ancient Citadel and centuries old pagodas. They will also witness astunning run around the peaceful shores of the expansive West Lake.

Moreinformation can be found at https://marathonhn.com and https://www.facebook.com/TechcombankHaNoiMarathon./.

VNA

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