On the morning of April 13, more than 12,000 athletes participated in the Tay Ho Half Marathon 2025 Powered by Thanh Xuan Valley, an annual sporting event organized by Vu Media Joint Stock Company (VRace), in coordination with the People's Committee of Tay Ho District.
This year’s tournament marks the 5th consecutive year of organization, continuing to affirm its position as the largest half marathon tournament in Vietnam. Athletes compete in 3 distances: 5km, 15km and half marathon (21km), in which the half marathon - the distance with the most participants - has recorded many outstanding achievements, especially in the amateur and professional athletes.
The winning smile of the golden girl Nguyen Thi Oanh
Nguyen Trung Cuong is excellent
Photo: Organizing Committee
Tay Ho Half Marathon attracts a large number of athletes
Nguyen Trung Cuong leaves a special mark at Tay Ho Half Marathon
The final results of the 21km half marathon - men's category respectively belonged to Nguyen Trung Cuong (1 hour 06 minutes 17 seconds), Mosbei Eric Kiplimo (1 hour 11 minutes 04 seconds), Tong Van Hoan (1 hour 12 minutes 14 seconds). The women's category had excellent faces respectively named Nguyen Thi Oanh (1 hour 15 minutes 43 seconds), Pham Thi Hong Le (1 hour 17 minutes 39 seconds), Doan Thi Oanh (1 hour 21 minutes 46 seconds).
More impressively, athlete Nguyen Trung Cuong also broke the record and received the Record Breaking Award for his extremely impressive achievement.
This is also Trung Cuong's best achievement, surpassing the 1 hour 07 minutes 15 seconds newly set in Quang Tri , when he won the Tien Phong Marathon 2025.
The athletes are excited
“It is not just a sports competition, but an event to connect the community and promote the image of Tay Ho district,” Ms. Bui Thi Lan Phuong, Vice Chairman of Tay Ho District People's Committee - Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized at the award ceremony.
“After 5 years of organization, Tay Ho Half Marathon has affirmed its position not only as a sporting event but also as a runners festival associated with the West Lake culture every April. The tournament contributes to promoting the community sports movement, while promoting the image of a dynamic, open and integrated Hanoi in general and West Lake in particular,” said Ms. Bui Thi Lan Phuong.
Representative of the strategic partner - Mr. Doan Anh Vu, Marketing Director of BIM Group, expressed: "BIM Group is proud to be a strategic partner of the tournament from the very first days. This year marks a special milestone of the tournament, together with the People's Committee of Tay Ho District and VRace, we are delighted to witness the athletes having fresh youthful experiences on the heritage road. BIM Group hopes that the cultural and sustainable values, along with the healthy lifestyle connected with nature that Tay Ho Half Marathon 2025 Powered by Thanh Xuan Valley has brought will continue to spread to the runners community across the country.
This year's running route continues to be optimized, experiencing places with strong cultural imprints such as Tay Ho Palace, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Nhat Tan Village... blending the natural beauty and historical depth of the capital.
The vibrant cheering atmosphere from the local community, along with the support from the water stations and the scientifically arranged medical team, contributed to ensuring the safety and the highest competitive spirit for the athletes . With more than 12,000 athletes participating, Tay Ho Half Marathon 2025 Powered by Thanh Xuan Valley has contributed to promoting Hanoi's economy through increasing the demand for hotel accommodation, transportation, food, entertainment and ancillary event services.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguyen-trung-cuong-pha-ky-luc-nguyen-thi-oanh-vo-dich-giai-chay-tay-ho-half-marathon-2025-185250413105547797.htm
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