The race will take place from September 9 to 11, gathering more than 5,300 runners from 48 countries and territories worldwide.

First-ever 100-mile race to be held in Lao Cai.

The runners will join various ranges of distances – including 10km, 15km, 21km, 42km, 70km, 100km, and 100 Miles (approximately 160km).

The first-ever 100-mile category will be attended by Jean Henri Haniquaut, a French ultra-runner who has joined six 100-mile races at events around the world, as well as experienced Vietnamese runners, namely Nguyen Tien Hung and Quang Tran, who were the champions of the 100km race in previous VMM editions.

Notably, the VMM 2022 will see the participation of celebrities, including singer Duc Tuan and Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy, who were two Operation Smile Ambassadors.

The competitors will have an opportunity to run between villages, through rice terraces, across bamboo bridges and past water buffalo, accompanied by cheering ethnic minority people.

Hosted by Topas Travel Company, the race has a strong charitable focus with nearly 350,000 USD having been raised to date.

Runner couple host marathon themed wedding

Dam Thanh Tung and Le Trang added a marathon to their wedding celebrations this month.

Around 4,300 runners to join Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La

Around 4,300 domestic and foreign runners from 41 countries, living and working in Vietnam, will join the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau district, Son La province on April 24.

VnExpress Marathon lives up Hanoi nightlife

Over 5,500 runners have finished their race at VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight, the first large-scale night run in the capital city.

Halong Bay International Heritage Marathon kicks off

The annual Halong Bay International Heritage Marathon, the sixth of its kind in Ha Long, was held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 22.

Mekong Delta Marathon attracts over 7,000 runners

The international race Mekong Delta Marathon Hau Giang 2020 opened at Hoa Binh Square, Vi Thanh City, the capital of Hau Giang Province, on November 8.

Source: NDO