(VOVWORLD) -The Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon kicked off on Friday, drawing the participation of more than 13,000 athletes from 44 cities and provinces nationwide.
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The long-awaited race, the biggest of its kind in Vietnam, is comprised of a full 42km marathon, a half 21km marathon, along with both 10km and 5km runs.
Joining the race, athletes will traverse HCM City’s historic landmarks in six districts, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Municipal Post Office, Nguyen Hue Walking Boulevard or Thu Thiem Bridge.
The three-day run is to promote the city’s land and people as well as its tourism potential among domestic and international friends, said Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of HCM City Department of Tourism.