Trang An Marathon 2025 sets a record with more than 10,000 athletes competing

On the morning of November 9, the Trang An Marathon 2025 officially kicked off in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, welcoming more than 10,000 athletes from all over the country and more than 15 countries around the world.

The event, organized by Vu Media Joint Stock Company (VRace) in coordination with the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province, has become the province's largest annual sports activity of the year, contributing to promoting the sports movement, spreading the spirit of healthy living - green living and promoting the image of the Trang An dual world heritage site to the world.

The race attracted many athletes to participate.

Photo: Organizing Committee

The scale of the organization is highly appreciated.

Photo: Organizing Committee

Not just a race, Trang An Marathon 2025 is also a large-scale sports and tourism festival, attracting about 30,000 athletes, relatives and tourists to Ninh Binh at the end of the year, creating a positive effect for the sustainable sports tourism development orientation that the province is implementing.

On the official competition day, athletes competed in the following categories: marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.0975km), heritage land exploration (10km) and heritage road experience (5km). With 4 distances - 4 different routes, athletes had great experiences and received compliments for the race.

Organizing Committee awards to athletes

All four distances of the tournament are measured, monitored and confirmed to meet technical standards by the Vietnam Athletics Federation, ensuring that athletes' achievements are officially recognized.

Returning after 4 successful seasons, Trang An Marathon 2025 brings a series of impressive innovations, affirming the organizers' continuous efforts in improving the experience for athletes. In addition, the prize structure is expanded by age group in the 42 km distance, to encourage the spirit of fair competition, while recognizing the efforts of the amateur runner community.

Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Permanent Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ninh Binh province said: "Trang An Marathon is not only a sporting event but also a cultural bridge - where every step on the heritage road is a journey to conquer one's own limits and spread the beauty of nature, culture and people of Vietnam.

This is also an important activity in the strategy of developing sports tourism in Ninh Binh, contributing to bringing the image of Trang An dual heritage closer to international friends."

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trang-an-marathon-2025-lap-ky-luc-hon-10000-vdv-tranh-tai-185251109163010899.htm