Over 10,000 athletes conquer the running track along the shore of Ha Long heritage bay

On June 1, at Sun Carnival Square (Ha Long City), the VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025 officially opened, attracting over 10,000 domestic and international athletes to conquer the running track on the shore of the heritage bay.

Athletes conquer the 21 km distance.

Following the success of the previous 3 seasons, this is the 4th VnExpress Marathon Ha Long organized with the running route along the shore of Ha Long Bay. From 3am, thousands of professional and amateur athletes started in turn in the marathon (42km); half marathon (21km); 10km and 5km distances.

This year's running route is designed along poetic coastal roads, taking athletes through a series of prominent landmarks of the city such as: Tran Quoc Nghien coastal road, Bai Chay bridge, Sun World Ha Long area, Sun Square and central streets. The combination of blue sea, rocky mountains and modern urban life creates a unique landscape, bringing visual experiences and attractive challenges to athletes.

10km athletes before the start time.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa (born in 1954), an athlete from Phu Ly city, Ha Nam province, participated in the 10 km race. She said that this was the first time she participated in the race with the desire to improve her health and spread the spirit of sports to everyone. She said that the running track in Ha Long is very beautiful, flat, and running does not take much effort.

Not only a large-scale sporting event, VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025 also contributes to promoting the beauty of the heritage city to international friends. This is also one of more than 170 events organized by Quang Ninh province this year, aiming to stimulate tourism and promote the strengths of the locality. With close coordination between the Organizing Committee, local authorities and accompanying units, the race brings a unique, safe and complete sports and tourism experience to all participants.

Athletes enjoy the running route in Ha Long city. Photo: Thanh Van/VNA

Mr. Nguyen Tien Tuan, an athlete from Mong Cai city ( Quang Ninh ), said that the tournament is not only a running competition, but also an experience journey that connects the whole family. In his running group, there are many families participating. It not only creates more experiences but also an opportunity to practice health, most of all, it creates a habit of loving sports.

At the end of the race, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes to athletes with high achievements in each distance.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/tren-10000-van-dong-vien-chinh-phuc-duong-chay-ben-bo-vinh-di-san-ha-long-20250602092225071.htm