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Vietnamese runners shine in Indochina Marathon finale at Angkor Wat

Vietnamese athletes, including Nguyen Van Lai and Nguyen Thi Oanh, swept the top honors at the Angkor Wat finale of the Viettel Marathon 2024, reaffirming their dominance in regional athletics.

Japanese Kento wins Trang An Marathon, setting new course record

Kabashima Kento won and set new course record in the fourth Trang An Marathon - Footstrike From The Heritage on November 10 in Ninh Biinh province.

Vietnamese athlete finishes seventh at Triple Deca Continous

Vu Phuong Thanh has become the first female Vietnamese athlete in history to complete the toughest triathlon competition in the world Triple Deca Continous.

Six hospitalized after experiencing heat shock at Hanoi Marathon

Six individuals were hospitalized for heat shock after participating in a marathon in Hanoi on October 13.

Around 5,000 locals and foreigners to race in Cat Ba international marathon

Nearly 5,000 domestic and foreign runners are set to take part in the Cat Ba international marathon in the northern port city of Hai Phong on October 19, said organisers Vietnam Television (VTV) and Loc Phat Bank (LP Bank).

First Marathon Series to span Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

The Viettel Marathon Series 2024, the first of its kind, is set to launch with races across Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in the last two months of this year.

Legendary Vietnamese runner and coach Bui Luong dies at 86

Vietnam's running legend Bui Luong passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind immense sorrow for his family, the sports industry, and the Vietnamese athletics community.

Hoang Van Hon and Hong Le triumph in 2024 Journey to Lotus Village Marathon

Hoang Van Hon and Pham Thi Hong Le emerged as champions in the 2024 Journey to Lotus Village Marathon, held in Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province.

The 2024 Journey to Lotus Village Marathon kicks off in style

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Journey to Lotus Village Marathon, organized collaboratively by the Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports, VietNamNet Newspaper, and Win Vietnam Company, commenced on the evening of June 8 in Cua Lo Town, Nghe An.

Mekong Delta Marathon expected to attract over 10,000 runners

About 10,000 local and foreign athletes are expected to join the fifth Mekong Delta Marathon 2024 themed “Shinning Together” due to take place in Vi Thanh City, the capital of Hau Giang province, on July 6-7.

Le hopes to claim women’s 42km crown at Journey to Lotus Village Marathon

The event is part of the Lotus Village Festival 2024, aimed at promoting the image of Uncle Ho’s homeland and introducing local products and cultural values to domestic and foreign tourists.

"Journey to Lotus Village 2024" marathon set to take place in Nghe An

Co-organised by the Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports, VietNamNet Newspaper, and Win Vietnam, the event is expected to attract approximately 3,000 runners,

Vietnamese runner wins and sets record at Amazean Jungle Thailand

Vietnamese runner Ha Thi Hau won and set a new record at the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB, an ultra-trail running tournament in Yala, Thailand, late on May 4 while her teammate Le Thi Hang came second.

Runner passes away following participation in marathon

A runner passed away at a hospital in Hoa Binh City on Sunday following participation in the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM).

Vietnamese runners shine at Da Nang International Marathon

The Danang International Marathon was held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 24, attracting over 9,000 athletes, including nearly 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories.

Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 draws over 22,000 runners

Over 2,200 runners from 38 countries and territories joined the Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) 2024, which was organised for the first time on March 23 in Mai Chau district, the northern province of Hoa Binh.

Nearly 1,800 foreigners race in Da Nang international marathon

An international marathon kicked off on March 22 at Bien Dong Park in the central coastal city of Da Nang, with the event attracting the participation of 9,000 runners, including 1,800 foreigners from 60 countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnam Ultra Marathon 2024 opens in Hoa Binh

The Vietnam Ultra Marathon (VUM) 2024 opened in Mai Chau district, the northern province of Hoa Binh on March 22.

International runners eager to join first edition of Vietnam Ultra Marathon

One of the elite runners to take part is Michal Lesniak of Poland, winner of prestigious races in Europe and Asia. He flew from the UK to join the race.

Tuan runs to raise funds for classrooms

By running 21km every day for 365 days, Dao Ba Tuan not only overcame a huge challenge but also set a record in Vietnam.