Quang Tri Marathon 2024 - Journey to the Land of Fire - with the participation of athletes from the Vietnam Athletics Team, international athletes from Japan, Australia and India. Revenue from BIB sales will be donated to the Quang Tri Province Gratitude Fund.
This afternoon, May 27, at the Government Guest House (Hanoi), the People's Committee of Quang Tri province and the Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper jointly held a press conference to introduce the Quang Tri Marathon 2024 - Journey to the Land of Fire.
Overview of the press conference - Photo VD
This is an important event towards the first Peace Festival in 2024 - the first time held in Quang Tri province and responding to the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27. The organizers expect the tournament to become an annual activity, promoting the development of sports tourism, spreading the running movement, building a healthy lifestyle, improving community health with the criteria of being healthy to build and protect the Fatherland.
The event will also contribute to stimulating tourism, promoting the image, land, people, and landscapes of the "land of fire" Quang Tri, attracting domestic and international tourists to visit, experience tourism products, and reminisce about the old battlefield.
In particular, all revenue from BIB sales at Quang Tri Marathon 2024 will be donated to the Quang Tri Province Gratitude Fund, further enhancing the meaning of the tournament.
Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nam said: Quang Tri Marathon 2024 has a special significance as it leads up to the first Peace Festival - Photo: VD
Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nam said: "Quang Tri Marathon 2024 has a special significance as it leads up to the first Peace Festival held in Quang Tri. Coming to Quang Tri this summer, visiting the relics, athletes and tourists will bring with them the dream of reunion and the aspiration for unification of the people in Quang Tri land.
This is also an opportunity for athletes to fully admire the majestic beauty of the "land of fire" on a journey down the historical stream with the glorious feats of our army and people through the running routes.
At the press conference, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thach, Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper shared: "Repaying gratitude" is a precious tradition of the Vietnamese people. Quang Tri Marathon 2024 - Journey to the Land of Fire is like a message for us to always be grateful, remember and be proud of what our ancestors sacrificed to have the independence and peace of today.
Every step of the athletes is towards a common "journey to the source", contributing a small part to the Gratitude Fund, thereby spreading love and national pride".
Attractive prizes According to the current Athletics Law and the regulations of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), the Organizing Committee will select 7 athletes with the best achievements for men and women in 3 distances to award with a total cash prize worth over 100 million VND and gifts from sponsors. Like other tournaments, athletes participating in Quang Tri Marathon 2024 will receive the best medical care, water and electrolyte stations, and safety assurance on the track. |
Up to now, Quang Tri Marathon 2024 - Journey to the Land of Fire has attracted nearly 2,500 athletes from provinces, cities and sectors across the country. Among them are athletes from the Vietnam Athletics Team such as Nguyen Thi Oanh, Nguyen Trung Cuong; 6 international athletes from Japan, Australia and India.
The route in Quang Tri town that the athletes will run through - Photo: VD
The opening ceremony and some sideline activities will take place on the evening of June 15. In the early morning of June 16, athletes will compete in 3 distances including 21 km, 10 km and 5 km. Of which, the 21 km distance has a special route starting from Dong Ha city and ending at Quang Tri Citadel; the remaining two distances take place around Quang Tri Citadel. The maximum completion time for the 21 km distance is 3 hours 30 minutes, the 10 km distance is 1 hour 40 minutes and the 5 km distance is 1 hour 15 minutes.
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