Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – Morethan 4,000 runners both domestic and foreign will participate in the first VientianeInternational Marathon slated for December 8, making it the biggest evermarathon in Laos.
Held by Events for Goods and the Lao Amateur Athletics Federation,the marathon will take runners through the quiet capital city of Laos, starting and finishes at the well-knownlandmark, Pa That Luang Grounds.
There will be 42KM, 21 KM, 10 KM,and 5 KM courses, which weave through cultural and historic streets, landmarks,promising to provide runners with unique experiences.
Accordingto the organizers, about 80 percent of participants are Laotians, and the remaining20 percent come from 40 countries worldwide.
Hundredsof volunteers and medical and rescue workers have been mobilized to serve thebig event./.
Held by Events for Goods and the Lao Amateur Athletics Federation,the marathon will take runners through the quiet capital city of Laos, starting and finishes at the well-knownlandmark, Pa That Luang Grounds.
There will be 42KM, 21 KM, 10 KM,and 5 KM courses, which weave through cultural and historic streets, landmarks,promising to provide runners with unique experiences.
Accordingto the organizers, about 80 percent of participants are Laotians, and the remaining20 percent come from 40 countries worldwide.
Hundredsof volunteers and medical and rescue workers have been mobilized to serve thebig event./.
VNA
