When Standard Chartered turns every run into a journey of community connection

Not only is Standard Chartered Marathon Heritage Hanoi 2025 the main sponsor, Standard Chartered Bank is creating a journey of connection - where people share the spirit of overcoming limits, integration, and connection.

The race is also a testament to the Bank's long-term commitment to sustainable values ​​and social responsibility that the bank has been carrying out for over 120 years in Vietnam.

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh, Director of External Relations, Marketing and Branding of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam shared many interesting information about the race.

Marathons are more than just races. What inspired Standard Chartered to become the title sponsor of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Marathon?

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh : Vietnam is an important market for Standard Chartered Bank - where we always want to be attached for a long time and join hands to build a country that is increasingly prosperous and sustainable. With the brand promise 'here for good', we decided to bring the globally renowned Standard Chartered Marathon to Vietnam with the desire to connect the community, promote a healthy lifestyle, and spread good values ​​in life.

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh, Director of External Affairs, Marketing and Branding, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Marathon is a testament to our strong commitment to Vietnam. This race is not only a purely sporting event, but also a cultural and tourism bridge... to honor Hanoi's architectural heritage and spread sustainable community values. This is also the 10th race in the global Standard Chartered Marathon system.

Standard Chartered Bank is the Main Sponsor of the Standard Chartered Marathon Hanoi Heritage Run

In your opinion, what is unique or different about the 2025 season compared to the previous season?

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh: This year's season marks a breakthrough turning point with the selection of Quan Ngua Sports Palace as the starting and finishing point, providing a spacious venue and creating a new highlight for the running community. With the running route passing through the historical sites and unique landscapes of Hanoi, especially the finish line of more than 10km along West Lake, it promises to bring new experiences for athletes to break through and improve their personal achievements.

In addition, there are many other interesting cultural and sports activities on the sidelines of the race with the message of connection and promoting the spirit of community cohesion.

What activities is Standard Chartered doing to prepare for the upcoming marathon?

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh: We have many activities taking place before the opening day of the tournament. The most prominent one is " Online Fun Fit Fest". This initiative is an opportunity for all those who love exercise to express their desire to help and share difficulties with the disadvantaged. Participants can choose one of three sports or participate in all three sports: Running, Walking and Cycling on the online V-Race platform or simply post pictures of themselves practicing any sport on Facebook. Each kilometer of training and pictures posted on the personal Facebook page will be converted into money by the Organizing Committee to support the Will to Live Fund to support people with disabilities.

In just 2 weeks of launching, Fun Fit Fest online health festival has proven the great power of the community by attracting : More than 11,000 participants on both vRace and Facebook , with more than 170 million VND raised, equivalent to 85% of the fundraising target !

Online Fun Fit Fest, taking place from October 1 to November 4, 2025

Can you share some of the social and sustainability initiatives associated with the race?

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh: One of the activities we have implemented since the first year of the race and achieved success is the program " Give old shoes - Receive love " with nearly 400 pairs of shoes given to disadvantaged students . In addition, all revenue from The Leaders Run - a running track exclusively for business leaders , will be used for meaningful community activities, to spread the spirit of humane sports, connect society and bring sustainable values .

Nearly 400 pairs of shoes were given to disadvantaged students.

In addition, the first "Heritage Sound" Choir Festival will take place in the 2025 season. This cultural and artistic activity aims to connect music and sports, honoring the values ​​of intangible, modern and traditional cultural heritage. This initiative affirms that SCHM is not only a purely sporting event, but also a cultural and social bridge where the spirit of sustainability and community responsibility is clearly demonstrated.

Diversity and inclusion is one of Standard Chartered's core values. How does SCHM ensure access and participation for everyone, including people with disabilities?

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh: Diversity and inclusion are core values ​​that Standard Chartered always upholds in all activities. At SCHM, we want anyone - from sports enthusiasts, professional athletes, to people with disabilities - to be able to participate and enjoy the joy of running.

This year, the SCHM2025 race has recorded nearly 2,500 international athletes from nearly 70 countries registering , nearly double that of 2024. The race also continues to maintain the " Light Up the Run " activity , where visually impaired people will join their companions, spread the spirit of humanity, and encourage the disabled community to overcome their own limits.

It can be said that the Standard Chartered Marathon Heritage Hanoi is not only a sporting event, but also a playground for integration and connection. It is also Standard Chartered's long-term commitment to sustainable values ​​and social responsibility that the bank has been implementing for over 120 years in Vietnam.

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