VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 1,000 athletes from 100 teams will compete in the annual Da Nang Newspaper Distance Race at the city’s East Sea Park on Sunday, the race organisers said yesterday, Dec 13.

Thousands of local residents join the annual Distance race in Da Nang City. VNS Photo Cong Thanh

The race, which marks the 20th edition, will see professional athletes racing in the men’s 7km and women’s 5km events, while amateur runners will run in the men’s 7km and women’s 4km along Pham Van Dong and Vo Nguyen Giap streets from 7am on December 18.

Runners will also compete in divisions for soldiers, police, students, and juniors during the race.

The organising committee will also donate scholarships for underprivileged students at the race.

Da Nang has been seen as a popular venue for runners, with events including the annual Da Nang International Marathon Race and the VNG Ironman 70.3 Viet Nam.

VNS