Announcing the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Items

The iconic race of Ho Chi Minh City – 'Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Season 8', officially announced the race kit designed with inspiration from the vision of developing the city into an international metropolis.

The 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a typical community sports event of Ho Chi Minh City organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the Ho Chi Minh City Athletics Federation, with Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) as the strategic sponsor and Sunrise Events Vietnam as the implementing unit.

The 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon competition kit is designed with inspiration from the vision of developing Ho Chi Minh City into an international metropolis, including a drawstring bag, competition shirt, marathon finishing shirt and finishing medal.

The main image on the set of items is a combination of three symbols: Ben Thanh market, a cultural and commercial landmark of the city; Binh Duong Administrative Center building, symbolizing the new urban vitality; and Vung Tau lighthouse, symbolizing the intersection between land and sea. This idea not only honors the identity of each region but also demonstrates the spirit of connection between the three major economic centers and the aspirations of the city after the merger.

The set of items is also the first proud symbol for those who love, live, study and work in Ho Chi Minh City in the early days of the city's new stature. Besides the symbolic meaning, the set of items is also highly applicable - it can accompany the daily training process, so that each athlete can continue to become an ambassador to spread a healthy lifestyle, outstanding spirit and pride of the city's people. This year, XTEP continues to be the exclusive sponsor of costumes, marking 4 consecutive seasons of accompanying to bring maximum comfort to competing athletes.

Mr. Pham Huy Binh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism , shared: "This year's season is a special sports and tourism highlight within the framework of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2025 event series, contributing to affirming the image of a dynamic, friendly and vibrant city. The competition items are designed based on the typical symbol of the city after the merger, not only showing the connection between sports and tourism, but also reflecting the orientation of sustainable and creative development in the new period. We expect this year's season to continue to enhance the experience for athletes, domestic and international tourists, thereby consolidating Ho Chi Minh City's position as one of the leading tourism and sports centers in the region."

Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City emphasized: "The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon continues to be a symbolic sporting event of the City, playing an important role in promoting the sports movement, improving spiritual life and strengthening social cohesion. Besides its professional value, the tournament also has profound cultural significance, contributing to building a dynamic and healthy lifestyle for the people. The Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City hopes that the event will continue to be a driving force for the development of mass sports, while affirming the City's pioneering role in the sustainable development of culture - sports - tourism".

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Director of Marketing at Techcombank, shared: "As a strategic sponsor, Techcombank is committed to long-term and sustainable companionship with the race, constantly bringing breakthrough initiatives to create value and contribute to elevating the race - a new symbol of the city, in line with the spirit of "Running for a superior Vietnam".

Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam, said: "The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is our way to realize our vision of inspiring 100 million Vietnamese people. We appreciate the support of the authorities, strategic partners and the athlete community. The organizing committee also aims for the race to achieve the prestigious World Athletics Label. In the future, we will continue to apply technology and smart data to personalize the athlete's journey, expand online and community interactions, and contribute to making Ho Chi Minh City a leading destination for sports tourism in the region."

Within the framework of the 8th season, Techcombank and the Love Touch Fund have just launched the online run (virtual run) "Run for the future of Vietnamese children" contributing 4.2 billion VND to support surgery and rehabilitation for children with lower limb deformities, helping them have the opportunity to walk on their own two feet. On the VRUN platform, from October 27 to November 17, 2025, the online run expands participation opportunities with new experiences for the "runner community" nationwide, while raising funds to sponsor surgery and rehabilitation for children with leg deformities.

Constantly innovating with positive initiatives and strong influence, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon continues to be the most prestigious and largest community sports event in Vietnam. In 2025, the race named after the city is expected to attract more than 20,000 domestic and foreign athletes, continuing its mission of connecting the community, promoting Ho Chi Minh City tourism, spreading the spirit of health training, outstanding living and bringing the Vietnamese marathon movement to the regional level.

Ahead of the tournament, the 10th World Congress on Mass Sports (MPW25) will take place on December 4-5, 2025, with the theme "From Event to Ecosystem", bringing together international experts in the fields of sports, health and tourism to share experiences in building a comprehensive sports ecosystem, where each event becomes a driving force for community development, culture and local economy. Immediately after the conference, the Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Techcombank season 8 will hold a press conference on December 5, 2025 and officially take place on December 7, 2025.

The race route continues to be certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races), ensuring results are recognized globally and expanding opportunities for athletes to participate in prestigious events such as the Boston Marathon or London Marathon.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cong-bo-vat-pham-giai-marathon-quoc-te-tphcm-techcombank-mua-thu-8-185251111132004131.htm