Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2025: Running for a superior Vietnam

(NLDO) - The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is on its way to becoming one of the prestigious sporting events, welcomed by the Vietnamese running community.

After 7 successful seasons, the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will take place from December 5 to 7. With the message "Run for a superior Vietnam", this year's race will spread its meaning and contribute to building a new, developed Vietnam in an important period for the whole nation.

The number of athletes participating in the tournament has increased day by day, from 4,262 athletes in the first time held in 2017, to the 8th time this year, the tournament is expected to attract over 18,000 athletes, an increase of more than 400%, contributing to creating a playground for cultural and sports exchange for domestic and foreign tourists.

The tour passes through historical sites.

After a long development journey, the tournament has become an annual event, affirming its brand as a typical sports tourism product of the city. At this year's event, athletes will compete on a route passing through 17 iconic landmarks of the city, bringing an exciting experience combining sports, culture and unique tourism, closing the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2025.

The event was directed by the Department of Tourism, the Department of Culture - Sports and the Ho Chi Minh City Athletics Federation, organized by Sunrise Events Vietnam with the support of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank), the strategic sponsor from the first season with the mission of continuing to spread the meaning of improving physical and mental health "Running for a superior Vietnam".

Community running event responds to city tourism promotion activities

Along with the main competition, the new urban area The Global City will continue to be the venue for the Marathon Village and the KIDS RUN event. The activities within the framework of the event held here will be an opportunity for athletes to exchange and at the same time spread the spirit of sportsmanship and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

Taking advantage of green, open space, modern utility system and synchronous planning, this international standard urban area will bring space for connection and interesting experiences for athletes, families and the community.

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon affirms its brand as a sports tourism product

Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said that the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon was chosen as the highlight event to close the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2025 because of its symbolic nature and strong influence. This is one of the city's most unique sports and tourism activities, both creating a highlight to attract international visitors and bringing values ​​of connection and inspiration to the community.

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Director of Marketing at Techcombank, said that as a strategic partner, the bank is committed to encouraging sportsmanship and building a solid foundation so that each individual can stride towards a better version of themselves.

This year's marathon continues with exciting competition categories including marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 5 km and Kids Run.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/giai-marathon-quoc-te-tp-hcm-techcombank-2025-buoc-chay-vi-mot-viet-nam-vuot-troi-196250908163146795.htm