11,000 athletes start at VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong

Hai Phong is the final destination of the year for VnExpress Marathon, after passing through Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Ha Long and Hanoi. 11,000 athletes will have the opportunity to explore the most unique features of the Port City while walking on the racetracks with security, safety, medical and hydration conditions that meet VnExpress Marathon standards.

The race starts at 4am with a distance of 42km, running from the city centre towards Do Son. Runners run on the central streets past the Opera House, Lach Tray Stadium before heading straight through Highway 353 to the city outskirts. The 21km, 5km and 10km distances start at 5:30am, 5am and 6:15am respectively, exploring winding roads, clinging to the coast.

Hong Le (red shirt) and her group of friends received Bib VM Hai Phong.

Due to the cold air, the temperature in Hai Phong dropped sharply on the morning of the race, below 15 degrees. When competing early in the morning, many windy sections made the runners feel the cold more clearly.

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