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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Thanh Vu has become the first Vietnamese athlete to complete the annual Montane Lapland Arctic Ultra on March 13 in Sweden.

Vu Tien Manh became Vietnam’s first vision-impaired marathoner, finishing the 42km distance in a time of 3hr 41min at the Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2023.

The opportunity to run on remote trails through blossom-filled orchards and between timeless minority villages set in beautiful landscapes attracts runners from all over VN and 39 other nations which will be represented on race day.

Hoang Nguyen Thanh and Hoang Thi Ngoc Hoa set new national records at the 19th Asian Marathon Championship on January 21 in Hong Kong.

5000 marathoners open 2024 with running and race walking categories at the Vietnam International Half Marathon on January 1, the first sport event of the new year, in Hanoi.

Runners will pass by the city’s landmarks and heritages sites such as the Hoan Kiem Lake, President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House and the Old Quarter.

The seventh Longbien Marathon will see 15,000 athletes run this weekend in Hanoi. Runners will either run for podium or enjoy their leisure time in four different categories of 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km.

Kellie Angel beat all the men, with an incredible time of 08:08.03.

Hang has been running 42km every day for nearly 300 days as part of her year-long endeavor. Her ultimate aim is to reach 365 days, covering an estimated total distance of 15,330km.

Ethiopian runner Dino Sefir, who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, was the winner in the men’s 42-km competition at the Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2023 which was held in the capital on October 15.

Among the international runners making their debut in the race are Dino Sefir, Askale Margasa Tafa, and Jebesa Dabesa from Ethiopia.

A running race in Hanoi is due to kick off the Mottainai programme 2023 on October 21, with the event aiming to raise funds to support 280 child victims of traffic accidents.

11,000 athletes will compete in four categories of full marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km along with a Kun Marathon for children from six to 10 years old at the Marathon Amazing Ha Long 2023 .