Opening of the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

Taking place on December 7, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon continues to affirm its position as the leading running event in Vietnam with an expected participation of more than 23,000 athletes from 81 countries and territories, affirming its attraction on par with regional races, aiming for the standards of major international races.

Khai mạc giải chạy Marathon Quốc tế TPHCM Techcombank mùa thứ 8 - 1 — Opening ceremony of the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon (Photo: Techcombank).

Spending hundreds of billions each year on community activities and nearly a decade of persistently creating a healthy living sports movement for the Vietnamese people, Techcombank has accompanied positive community spreading activities to bring a happy life, financial prosperity and a complete life experience.

Within the framework of the 8th season, Techcombank donated more than 9 billion VND to support and sponsor meaningful community activities such as: Supporting people in localities affected by storms and floods, the "For the Poor" Fund of Ho Chi Minh City, the Association for Supporting Poor Patients of Ho Chi Minh City, the Vo Hong Son Center for Nurturing Children with Disabilities, sponsoring human resource training activities in the tourism industry, the Ho Chi Minh City Sports Talent Support Fund, the Ho Chi Minh City Athletics Federation, the project "Building a policy to develop tourism in the City"... and a contribution of more than 4.2 billion VND to the Touch of Love Fund to sponsor medical expenses for children with leg deformities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said: “The 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a journey to promote the image of a dynamic, friendly and vibrant city to domestic and foreign tourists, through each step of the athletes.

The tournament being held within the framework of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2025 affirms the orientation of tourism development associated with sports and culture, one of the important pillars in the strategy of building the city into an international tourist super city.

The Department of Tourism will continue to closely coordinate with departments, branches and organizing committees to ensure preparation, safety and quality of experience, towards a green, sustainable and worth-experiencing destination."

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the Marathon Village at The Global City of Masterise Homes opened its doors to welcome athletes, families and sports enthusiasts to receive race kit and visit the Expo.

Here, attendees will experience the impressive display space of strategic sponsor Techcombank with modern financial and technological solutions and unique, creative items.

The exhibition area also gathers many leading brands in the fields of nutrition, sports, health care, along with booths of the new generation life insurance company Techcom Life, the Love Touch Charity Fund...

This is also a meeting point for the domestic and international running community before the main race day, and integrates a space to introduce Ho Chi Minh City tourism with information about 17 typical destinations on the running route, new tourism products of the city such as river tourism, green tourism, as well as information about festival activities taking place from December 3-12 within the framework of Tourism Week.

Khai mạc giải chạy Marathon Quốc tế TPHCM Techcombank mùa thứ 8 - 2 — The race attracted the attention of many athletes (Photo: Techcombank).

The inaugural season of the “Vietnam Marathon Record Breaking Tournament” with the highest prize value in the country, up to 120 million VND/tournament, sponsored by Techcom Life insurance company.

Top Vietnamese and international athletes are ready to join the race, such as Nguyen Van Lai, Pham Thi Hong Le, Hua Thuan Long, Dang Anh Quyet, Edwin Kiptoo, Lilan Kennedy, Birehan Marta, promising to create dramatic competitions on the track.

Mr. Nguyen Nam Nhan, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, said: “The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is a clear demonstration of the orientation of building a "city of healthy citizens", where grassroots sports gradually become a part of life.

Through 7 seasons of organization, the tournament has aroused the spirit of training, perseverance and aspiration to rise up, contributing to the formation of a united and dynamic community. This is also the foundation for Ho Chi Minh City to continue to maintain the habit of exercising for all ages, helping the spirit of "Running for a superior Vietnam" become closer and spread widely in people's lives.

Khai mạc giải chạy Marathon Quốc tế TPHCM Techcombank mùa thứ 8 - 3 — Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director of Techcombank (Photo: Techcombank).

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director, Techcombank, shared: “With nearly a decade of building a foundation for healthy living, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is an annual race that represents the city, building a healthy, confident and prosperous community.

That spirit was further reinforced when Resolution 72 of the Politburo was issued, aiming to improve people's stature, longevity and physical activity rate.

We believe that, with the message "Run for a superior Vietnam" and the joint efforts of the community, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will continue to spread strongly and create a new Vietnam that is healthier, happier and more prosperous.

Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam, affirmed: “We are determined to pursue the mission of "Helping 100 million Vietnamese people realize their strength through sports", always putting athletes at the center, ensuring that all organizational stages meet the highest standards - from the running track, security, medical, water supply to volunteer training.

The Organizing Committee will closely coordinate with relevant authorities in developing the organization plan, limiting the impact on people's lives, while providing a safe, fair and emotional experience for all athletes.

It is our enduring commitment that we are not only running a professional race, but also contributing to creating a strong and cohesive sports community.”

On December 6, the Kids Run will take place at The Global City, expecting to welcome more than 1,200 children from 5 to 14 years old to participate in two distances of 1.5 km and 3 km. Since 2017, Kids Run has been an important highlight in the ecosystem of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon, contributing to forming exercise habits and inspiring sports for the younger generation.

This activity continues to affirm the city's orientation in building a "City of healthy citizens", where grassroots sports become a part of life.

In the new space of Ho Chi Minh City, this year's season marks many steps forward to affirm its international stature. That is, the Race continues to be certified by AIMS and the Vietnam Athletics Federation as a race track that meets international standards, ensuring global standards.

At the same time, the organization of the 3rd Mass Sports Introduction Program in Ho Chi Minh City accompanying the tournament is a clear demonstration of international confidence in the city's organizational capacity and position. The event will be broadcast live on HTV Sports and digital platforms of HTV and Techcombank.

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