Officially starting at Pham Ngu Lao Park - Tra Vinh City on April 12 and 13, the Aikya Cross Country Marathon Tra Vinh 2025 with the message "Energy Of Harmony - Energy of Harmony" is the first marathon to take place in this southwestern region.
The tournament is directed by the People's Committee of Tra Vinh province, co-organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tra Vinh province and Aikya Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, in coordination with Nexus Sport Events. There will be nearly 3,000 athletes from amateur to professional to experience the unique "cross-country" race - where peaceful nature blends with the unique quintessence of Khmer culture.
Tra Vinh race poster
PHOTO: Organizing Committee
This is an opportunity for the running community to explore a new land, enjoy the natural scenery and unique culture of Tra Vinh. With its unique terrain, the tournament offers a new type of "cross country" running route for domestic and foreign athletes to experience. From lush green rice fields, gentle winding rivers, towering coconut trees, hundred-year-old trees to ancient Khmer pagodas,... Tra Vinh appears like a peaceful, prosperous picture, clearly shown on each running route.
With the companionship of "Desert Rose" Thanh Vu - the first Vietnamese female athlete to win the Triathlon World Championship, the first Asian woman to complete the international ultra-endurance race The 4 Deserts Grand Slam and "Western Runner" Minh Duc - a young man with achievements that are continuously honored in the top major races in the country, having set foot in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and achieved good results at the Boston Marathon 2023 as a race ambassador, will be a new hinge to support and encourage the sports spirit of the community, spread the love of running, and promote tourism in Tra Vinh province.
The race will run through the unique features of Tra Vinh land.
PHOTO: Organizing Committee
Athletes will admire the beauty of national relics such as: Ang Pagoda - an ancient Khmer pagoda over 1,000 years old with sophisticated architecture; Ao Ba Om - a beautiful natural lake likened to a green gem in the heart of Tra Vinh or the Khmer cultural tourism village - a place to preserve and honor the unique traditional cultural values of the Khmer people... In addition, the tournament is held on the occasion of Chol Chnam Thmay New Year of the Khmer people, this will be a great opportunity for athletes to explore and experience more rich cultural features, immerse themselves in the unique festival atmosphere combined with the spirit of endurance sports.
The road runs through the vast fields.
Photo: Organizing Committee
With the message "Energy Of Harmony", Aikya Cross Country Marathon Tra Vinh is an impressive combination of sports and eco-tourism, providing athletes with a new space to practice health, helping to absorb pure energy to regenerate the body. In addition, the tournament also promotes the spirit of sports, encourages a healthy lifestyle and creates a useful playground for all ages, contributing to raising awareness of physical fitness and sportsmanship in the community.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lan-dau-tien-tra-vinh-to-chuc-giai-marathon-thu-hut-hang-nghin-van-dong-vien-185250319190502925.htm
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