Garmin Run Asia Series comes to Vietnam and the journey to spread the spirit of sports across Asia

Garmin, the world's leading sports and health smartwatch brand, successfully organized the Longbien Garmin Run 2024 race on October 27 in Long Bien District, Hanoi. The Asian-scale Garmin Run Asia Series 2024 race officially landed in Vietnam under the name Longbien Garmin Run with two distances of 5KM and 10KM.

The event attracted thousands of athletes from all levels to join, together creating new personal achievements for themselves. Inheriting international standards and large-scale investment, the race took place in the cool climate of Hanoi autumn with a flat, winding running route, designed according to IAAF-AIMS standards. All preparations were carefully and professionally calculated to bring a complete experience to each participant.

Garmin Run Asia Series comes to Vietnam and the journey to spread the sporting spirit across Asia. Photo: Internet.

This is an event in which Garmin accompanies Longbien Marathon - one of the most prestigious and largest organizations in Vietnam, and is introduced through the name "Longbien Garmin Run" as the main sponsor of the 5KM and 10KM distances. Through this, the brand hopes to bring an ideal playground to connect the running community as well as help them conquer their personal goals, starting their healthy living journey. Longbien Garmin Run is a member of the annual running event series in many Asian countries - Garmin Run Asia Series with the message "From Zero To Hero". This year, to celebrate the meaningful 35th anniversary of its establishment, Garmin has expanded its scale to 9 key countries and territories in Asia, including Taiwan (China), Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong (China), Japan, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam with the participation of more than 60,000 domestic and international athletes. This has created a running craze across the region, spreading the sports spirit more strongly than ever, and once again affirming the brand's commitment to promoting an active lifestyle for users across Asia in general and in Vietnam in particular. Mr. Scoppen Lin, Vice President of Garmin Asia, said: "Throughout its operations, Garmin's mission is to create an active lifestyle trend, build healthy communities, and connect users around the world . Through Longbien Garmin Run, we hope to inspire and motivate Vietnamese people, whether they are beginners or experienced athletes - you can still achieve things you never thought possible. We are committed to accompanying you to conquer new milestones, together "beat yesterday" to become a better version". With 2 distances of 5KM and 10KM on the beautiful route of Longbien Garmin Run 2024, thousands of runners of all ages and levels started together and explored the local beauty and cultural heritage throughout the journey. All created a beautiful picture of the spirit of sports without borders.

Young people enthusiastically participate in the race. Photo: Internet.

Not only that, the race also welcomed many famous guests in the entertainment and sports industry such as actress Nha Phuong, actress Kha Ngan, MC Hoang Oanh, Rapper Dinh Tien Dat and Influencer Annie Nguyen. Their presence not only added to the heat but also demonstrated the appeal of the Longbien Garmin Run 2024. After finishing the 10KM distance, actress Nha Phuong shared: “Garmin smartwatch has always been my companion in every race over the years. Longbien Garmin Run has brought many fresh emotions as well as extremely special experiences. The positive energy spread from the sports-loving community, and the beautiful running route, all made the atmosphere hotter than ever. This helped me really sublimate on the race and achieved a personal achievement better than expected.” In addition, Garmin also offers many attractive sideline activities, such as booths displaying a variety of product lines, live photo booth areas, mini games for athletes to experience, enjoy and preserve more memories in this special event. In particular, the brand also has an exhibition area for the Forerunner watch line, so that participants can learn more about the long history of the development of the famous smartwatch in the running field./.

Le Quang