(Fatherland) - On March 9, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Binh province coordinated with Race Jungle Joint Stock Company to organize the 5th Quang Binh Discovery Marathon in 2025.
Athletes participating in the 42 km distance
According to the athletes, the "Quang Binh Discovery Marathon" held in Phong Nha - Ke Bang was a wonderful experience. The route ran through primeval forests, along clear rivers and majestic limestone mountains. Not only the natural scenery, the people here were also impressive, we were cheered enthusiastically by the locals as if giving us more strength for our runs.
The 5th Quang Binh Discovery Marathon was held in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park with diverse routes through the primeval forest on Road 20 Quyet Thang, the western branch of Ho Chi Minh Road and the road along the Son River in Phong Nha Town. This tournament had the participation of more than 1,200 athletes from localities and international athletes from European countries, Korea, Japan ... competing in 4 competition distances: 6km, 10km, 25km and 42km
"This race is not only a physical race but also a journey to discover the wild beauty of nature and challenge ourselves. The marathon in Phong Nha - Ke Bang is an unforgettable memory because we have conquered the most impressive routes in the races in other localities"... Ms. Tran Thi Huong in Ho Chi Minh City shared.
Leaders of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Binh province awarded prizes to athletes
The Quang Binh Discovery Marathon was attended by many foreign athletes, who expressed their amazement at the beautiful route through the primeval forest of Phong Nha - Ke Bang or the strangely peaceful countryside along the Son River. For foreign athletes, they not only run for achievements but also for the experience of nature, people, culture, cuisine... in Phong Nha - Ke Bang.
"After experiencing the 25km route, I wish to return to participate in the 42km race again to admire more of the majestic and amazing nature of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park"... a German athlete shared.
Mr. Le Phu Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Binh Province: We highly appreciate the organizers of the Quang Binh Discovery Marathon because this is the 5th time the tournament has been held but it still attracts the participation of many athletes nationwide. There are people who have participated in the tournament for the 3rd time, especially international athletes.
The 5th Quang Binh Discovery Marathon attracted many international athletes and they won many awards in the competition distances set by the organizers.
It is clear that this event partly promotes tourism development, contributes to stimulating the development of tourism services, experiential tourism and green tourism... all have the opportunity to develop when the number of visitors comes to participate in the event. Tourism businesses can also combine to organize experiential tours or local people can participate in organizing, supporting or selling specialty products, souvenirs to customers, bringing many economic benefits and long-term promotion for the destination...
Source: https://toquocweb.dev.cnnd.vn/quang-binh-discovery-marathon-thu-hut-van-dong-vien-quoc-te-20250309172643104.htm
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