Exciting VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025

Attending the tournament were members of the Standing Committee of Hue City Party Committee: Permanent Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh; Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Chi Tai and leaders of the Department of Culture and Sports, Department of Tourism, Department of Health and departments and branches of Hue City.

With 4 distances of 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km; in which, the Full Marathon distance (42km) starts first at 3am, the 21km distance starts at 4am, the 10km and 5km distances will start at 6am and 6:30am respectively on the same day.

Leaders of Hue City People's Committee and departments and branches attended and participated in the tournament.

Entering its 5th year in Hue city, the highlight of the VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 is the innovation in the route for the 42km and 21km distances with separate running lanes to improve competition performance.

Each distance at VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 is a unique journey of experience. The starting point of this year's race is located on Le Duan Street, Phu Van Lau area (Phu Xuan District). Athletes of the 5km, 10km and 21km distances will finish on Le Duan Street, at the intersection of Nguyen Trai Street (Nha Do Gate). Athletes conquering the 42km will finish on To Huu Street, opposite the Hue City Sports Center.

According to the Organizing Committee, VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 is the second race of the VnExpress Marathon system organized by VnExpress Newspaper and FPT Online Services Joint Stock Company in 2025. The race marks a half-decade milestone in the ancient capital, gathering more than 12,000 athletes.

The athletes were very excited and warmed up before the start of the Full Marathon distance.

This is an outstanding sporting event, not only attracting the participation of domestic and foreign athletes but also contributing to enhancing the tourism value of Hue city. With beautiful natural scenery, heritage roads, fresh air and careful preparation from the organizers, this marathon has become one of the ideal destinations for those who love sports and tourism.

This event not only affirms Hue's position as a sports center, but also helps promote the city's image, attracting more tourists to visit and experience. The routes run through famous scenic spots such as the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda or Trang Tien Bridge, making each step not only a physical challenge but also a journey to discover the cultural and historical beauty of the ancient capital.

Optimizing the runners' experience combined with favorable weather on the official race day helped personal records (PRs) to be continuously recorded so that behind each medal at the finish line will be stories about the journey of discovering Hue, overcoming personal limits, increasing the connection between family members, between domestic and international athletes gathering in Hue and between Hue and friends everywhere.

The 42km distance starts earliest, at 3am.

VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 continues to ensure the organization criteria: Safety - Attractiveness - Professionalism with a running track that meets the standards of the Vietnam Athletics Federation, a system of super-long water stations and a medical team always on duty. Athletes participating in VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 have won awards, according to distance and age group with a total value of nearly 1 billion VND. In addition, VnExpress Marathon will send the achievements of athletes participating in the 42km distance to Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda, opening the door to participate in the world championship in 2026.

Some photos at VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025:

Warm up before the official start time of the Full Marathon distance.

The highlight of the VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025 is the innovation in the route for the 42km and 21km distances with separate running lanes to improve competition performance.

The routes run through famous scenic spots such as the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda or Trang Tien Bridge, making each step not only a physical challenge but also a journey to discover the cultural and historical beauty of the ancient capital.

On the routes, athletes pass by famous relics and scenic spots of Hue.

Athletes prepare to start at a distance of 21km.

More than 12,000 athletes participate in VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025.

Not only is it a place to overcome one's own limits, VnExpress marathon Hue 2025 is also a place to increase connection as well as create many interesting, humorous and lovely moments.

This event not only affirms Hue's position as a sports center, but also helps promote the image of Hue city.

Through this competition, stories about the journey to discover Hue, overcome personal limits, and increase the connection between family members.

This marathon has become one of the ideal destinations for those who love sports and travel.

Excited couples on the run.

The race attracted many athletes from abroad to participate.

The race contributes to bringing Hue's image closer to domestic and international friends.

The costumes with Hue royal court style made an impression on the race track.

The athlete couple in bride and groom costumes left a strong emotional impression on athletes and visitors on the running track.

The weather in Hue today is very favorable for athletes to participate in running.

Excited runners on the track.

The athletes crossed the finish line.

VnExpress Marathon will send the results of athletes participating in the 42km distance to the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda, opening the door to participate in the world championship in 2026.

Khoi Huynh - the athlete who made his name on the championship list in the 42km distance.

Athlete Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh won the women's 21km race.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to athletes in the 42km distance.

The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to athletes in the 21km distance.

Awards for athletes in different distances.

Participating in VnExpress Marathon Hue 2025, athletes have the opportunity to win prizes according to distance and age group with a total value of nearly 1 billion VND.

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