Run & explore beautiful Quy Nhon

VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 took place on June 11, co-organized by VnExpress Newspaper and Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee, with about 10,000 domestic and international athletes participating. In addition to experiencing the running routes, runners also had the opportunity to explore the typical tourism products of Binh Dinh.

VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 has the participation of about 10,000 domestic and foreign runners.

-In the photo: Athletes starting the 5km distance at VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2022

This is the 4th time VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon (VMSQ) has been held in Quy Nhon City. This time, the Organizing Committee continues to bring runners to explore a colorful coastal urban area. Based on exploiting the optimal points of the 2022 season route, this year, athletes will experience a sparkling sea in the early morning sun, enchanting natural landscapes and a dynamic Quy Nhon that is changing every day. This season, all distances will have separate starting and finishing gates, located on An Duong Vuong Street, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square.

5km distance, the route embraces the most beautiful coastal route of Xuan Dieu in Quy Nhon and turns around at the end of the road. This is an experience with the imprint of the sea, helping runners feel the dawn just rising and the waves lapping. Runners in the 10km distance will fully enjoy the 5km coastal route, then turn to Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, explore a part of the vibrant life of the city before finishing in front of Nguyen Tat Thanh Square.

Quy Nhon runners enthusiastically practice to prepare for VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023. Photo: MAI ANH DEN

At the 21km distance, the route changes, taking runners through some of Quy Nhon's main avenues before starting the challenge of conquering Thi Nai Bridge - the second longest sea-crossing bridge in Southeast Asia. Runners can see the image of a fishing village along Thi Nai lagoon or explore a part of the image of the sand dunes glowing in the dawn. Meanwhile, the 42km distance will bring runners many emotional experiences with the feeling of excitement when crossing Thi Nai bridge, the challenge of running through the sand dunes, immersing in the romantic space of Thi Nai lagoon, Con Chim or passing through a part of the city's inner city on the coastal area.

Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Huynh Cao Nhat said: “To prepare to welcome thousands of athletes and members of the VMSQ 2023 Organizing Committee, the Department of Tourism coordinates with the organizing unit to promote communication and introduce the image of Quy Nhon - Binh Dinh on websites and at Phu Cat airport. The Department also sent documents to accommodation establishments and restaurants, requesting to upgrade facilities and prepare service personnel. Previously, the Department sent a list of hotels with vacant rooms to the Organizing Committee to introduce to athletes. Tourist attractions in the province also have discount policies for athletes attending the tournament with different incentives.”

Meanwhile, Chairman of Binh Dinh Tourism Association Nguyen Hoang Vu said: “To implement the tourism stimulus program, hotels have registered to apply a 20-30% discount for athletes participating in the tournament. The Tourism Association is working with the Organizing Committee to set up a booth introducing destinations and services for athletes right at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, providing information for visitors to choose suitable tours, explore and experience typical tourism products of Binh Dinh”.

Schedule of activities VnExpress Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023

● June 9 (Nguyen Tat Thanh Square): Bib and race kit distribution day

● 8am - 6pm: Athlete Kun receives bib and race kit

● 12:00 - 18:00: Athletes receive bib and race kit; experience exhibition booths

● June 10 (Nguyen Tat Thanh Square): Bib, race kit and Kun marathon distribution day

● 6am - 11am: Kun marathon

● 8am - 6pm: Athletes receive bib and race kit; experience exhibition booths

● June 11 (Nguyen Tat Thanh Square): Competition day

● 1 hour 30 minutes: Open luggage counter for all distances

● 2 hours 30 minutes - 2 hours 45 minutes: 42 km runners warm up; disseminate information about the race course

● 3 hours: Departure distance 42 km

● 3:30 - 3:45: 21km athletes warm up