On the morning of November 23, at the Quang Ninh Provincial Planning, Fair and Exhibition Center (Tran Quoc Nghien Street, Ha Long, Quang Ninh), the 2025 Halong Bay Heritage Marathon completed its official competition day with a marathon distance of 42.195 km, half marathon of 21.0975 km, 10 km and 5 km for adults and children, marking a successful season with the registration of about 14,000 athletes, including more than 3,000 international athletes from more than 60 countries and territories.
The Ha Long Heritage International Marathon running route is among the Top 50 most beautiful running routes in the world.
All the athletes completed the race excellently. The running route was listed in the Top 50 most beautiful running routes in the world, the ideal weather and professional organization and operation were the factors that helped all the athletes complete their distances excellently.
The 2025 season marks a large number of Vietnamese athletes setting personal records with fair and intense competitions between Vietnamese athletes and international Elite.
Final results as of now.
With a distance of 42.195 km: First prize for women belongs to athlete Caroline Jepkemei Kimosop (2:43:26 - 2 hours 43 minutes 26 seconds); First prize for men belongs to athlete Kennedy Kiprop Chelimo (2:13:57, a record time for a marathon held in Vietnam).
First Prize for Women went to Athlete Caroline Jepkemei Kimosop
Men's First Prize is Athlete Kennedy Kiprop Chelimo
21 km distance: First prize for women belongs to athlete Doan Thi Oanh (01:19:53); First prize for men belongs to athlete Edwin Yebei Kiptoo (01:11:23)
First Prize for Women belongs to athlete Doan Thi Oanh
Men's First Prize went to Athlete Edwin Yebei Kiptoo
10 km distance: First prize for women belongs to athlete Le Thi Thanh Quynh (0:40:48); First prize for men belongs to athlete Nguyen Van Khang (0:34:13)
First Prize for Women belongs to Athlete Le Thi Thanh Quynh
First prize for men belongs to athlete Nguyen Van Khang
5 km distance: First prize for women belongs to athlete Truong Manh Trang (0:19:24); First prize for men belongs to athlete Vu Minh Thang (0:16:27)
The first Vietnamese to finish the 42.195 km distance belonged to male athlete Huynh Anh Khoi (2:23:32, personal record), and female athlete Pham Thi Hong Le (2:48:06).
The year 2025 has a special significance, marking 10 years of formation and development when the Ha Long Heritage International Marathon became the first and only race in Vietnam to receive the prestigious World Label - World Athletics Label Road Race. The recognition by the prestigious and authoritative international athletics organization World Athletics is a testament to the quality and top international class of the Ha Long Heritage International Marathon and affirms the position of Vietnam marathon on the world marathon map.
Ha Long Heritage International Marathon and the affirmation of Vietnam's marathon position on the world marathon map
In the context of Quang Ninh moving towards sustainable tourism development, the fact that the Ha Long Heritage International Marathon was awarded the World Label Road Race is a clear demonstration of the successful combination of Sports , Heritage, Culture and Tourism.
Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, Provincial Party Committee member, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (VH-TT-DL) of Quang Ninh Province, said, "Over the years, Quang Ninh Province has always paid attention to and directed the development of culture, sports and tourism - considering this an important driving force in the human development strategy, building a civilized, dynamic and internationally integrated living environment while at the same time linking Sports with Tourism to create unique products of international stature. On the Quang Ninh side, the province is committed to creating the most favorable conditions for the 2025 Ha Long International Marathon to take place safely, civilized and rich in experience. Let each athlete be an "ambassador" contributing to spreading the beautiful image of Ha Long, Quang Ninh to domestic and international friends."
The Ha Long Heritage International Marathon running route is among the Top 50 most beautiful running routes in the world.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Duy Linh, Li-Ning Brand Representative, Sponsor, shared: "As the sole apparel sponsor for the 42,195 km distance and members of the Organizing Committee, Li-Ning is honored to accompany the athletes on the journey to conquer Ha Long, one of the most beautiful routes in the world. We hope that Li-Ning's lightweight, performance-optimized jerseys have brought the best comfort and support for runners to confidently break through and surpass their own limits."
Representative of the World Athletics Federation for the 2024-2028 term, Member of the Board of Directors of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Running (AIMS) participating in the Ha Long Heritage International Marathon, Mr. Rachid Ben Meziane said: "I am completely confident that the World Label certification will be the beginning of a journey of great success, because the Race has gathered most, if not all, of the necessary elements to become an international-class sports and community event."
The Ha Long Heritage International Marathon running route is among the Top 50 most beautiful running routes in the world.
The factors mentioned by Mr. Rachid Ben Meziane are the magnificent beauty of Ha Long; The warm welcome of the local people; The race course is designed for speed and convenience, helping athletes achieve high results while still enjoying the scenery along the race; The participation of international elite athletes - an important factor that confirms the race course meets the standards for speed racing and attracts amateur athletes. Mr. Paco Borao affirmed: "The Ha Long Heritage International Marathon has certainly brought visitors an unforgettable experience".
Source: https://nld.com.vn/mua-ky-luc-tai-giai-marathon-quoc-te-di-san-ha-long-2025-196251123221031433.htm
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