Over 5,000 runners to take part in Manulife Da Nang International Marathon
(VOVWORLD) - More than 5,000 participants, of which about 65 percent are athletes from other provinces and cities, will join the 2022 Manulife Da Nang International Marathon, which will begin in the central Da Nang city Saturday.
 At the 2019 Manulife Da Nang International Marathon (Photo: VNA) |
At the opening ceremony on Friday, Director of municipal Department of Culture and Sports Pham Tan Xu said this is the 8th edition of the race after two years postponed by COVID-19.
"The Da Nang International Marathon 2022 is of great importance because it is the beginning of the new normal period. It is a professional competition with high prestige with tourism and economic values, contributing to the promotion of the running movement, healthy lifestyles, and the image of a dynamic and integrated Da Nang to domestic and international friends,' said Mr. Xu.
On Saturday, the race will be kicked off with the Ronny Dash, a 1.5Km race for kids from 3-10 years old to run with their parents. The next day will see athletes competing in a 42km marathon 42km, 21km half marathon 21km, and 10km and 5km races.