Nguyen Thi Oanh sets a new record at the Vietnam International Half Marathon 2025. Photo: Organizing Committee

The tournament's third season, powered by Herbalife and held on Wednesday around Hoan Kiem Lake and Thien Quang Lake, attracted about 5,000 runners on three different distances of 21km, 10km, 5km and participants in the team and family sport events.

Reigning champion Oanh crossed the finish line of the women's 21km after 1 hour 13 minutes 22 seconds, surpassing her own previous record by nearly 2 minutes.

In the 21 km distance for men in the professional athlete category, Nguyen Trung Cuong won the championship after 1 hour 9 minutes 44 seconds.