Kun Marathon attracts 2,000 children

Before dawn, many parents and young runners had already flocked to the Zoo and Botanical Garden area. The children were excited, gathering together to discuss the race. This year, Kun Marathon welcomed children born in 2018 for the first time. They were still shy about participating in a big event, clinging to their parents.

Ms. Ngan Ha, mother of Thien Kim (6 years old), Binh Thanh district, said that last year she happened to pass by the Kun Marathon event. She went home to learn more and found that this was a beneficial activity for children's development. This year, when Thien Kim was old enough to run, she registered her and invited her neighbors to join. "The event is very beneficial because it gives children the opportunity to exercise and have fun. Last year, when I passed by, the atmosphere was extremely exciting," Ms. Ha shared.

[Parents and young runners should be present early at the Zoo.

Children flock to Le Duan Street.

Sisters Vo Hoang Kim Ngan, 8, and Vo Hoang Kim Oanh, 7, were brought to the event early in the morning by their father, Tong Hoang Quan. This was the first time the two families participated in the Kun Marathon after the race in Nha Trang in 2023. Ngan and Oanh wore Ao Ba Ba. Quan said the outfits were inspired by farmers in the West. "I want my two children to exercise. Now they can complete 5km," Quan said.

Two children Ngan and Oanh take a photo with their father. Photo: Quynh Tran

Volunteers arrived at the event from 4am, divided into several teams. More than 20 of them were tasked with receiving the children and leading them to the stage area inside the Zoo. Parents stood outside the security fence to observe.

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