The 66th Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon and Long Distance Championship will take place from March 28. At a press conference this morning in Hanoi, the organizing committee officially announced the location, rules and schedule of the oldest marathon in Vietnam.
Taking place in Quang Tri, Tien Phong Marathon 2025 began with meaningful activities such as offering incense to commemorate heroic martyrs at Truong Son Cemetery, Road 9 Cemetery, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel, releasing flower lanterns on the Thach Han River... The highlight of the race was the national flag raising ceremony on the banks of Ben Hai River.
Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong Newspaper, Co-Head of the Organizing Committee of the 66th Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon and Long Distance Championship - 2025.
“We want to tell the story of the tradition of patriotism and national pride to confidently and firmly move towards the future, just like Quang Tri from a battlefield today has risen to build the future. This year's flag-raising ceremony will certainly be extremely emotional moments, paying tribute to previous generations, reflecting on the present and looking towards a bright future after 50 years of liberating the South and liberating the country, ” shared Journalist Phung Cong Suong - Editor-in-Chief of Tien Phong newspaper, co-Head of the Organizing Committee.
The 66th Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon and Long Distance Championship completion medals - 2025 are designed in 3D with the message "Triumph" inspired by the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.
The green of the military uniform is the unique highlight of this year’s medal, which is also the color of peace, the color of the future. The two sides of the medal complete the distance simulated by the image of Hien Luong Bridge, a symbol of separation, pain and the burst of joy of unity, connecting the country.
Professional and amateur athletes will compete in individual distances of 21.1km, 42.195km for men and women in the professional and amateur categories; 10km for professional men, young men, amateur men and women; 5km for professional women, young women, amateur men and women.
Traditionally, in addition to competing in individual distances, athletes from provincial, municipal and industry teams also compete for team and group points.
To ensure accuracy, the running route of the 66th Tien Phong Newspaper National Marathon and Long Distance Championship - 2025 was measured by road experts of the Vietnam Athletics Federation using specialized equipment and thoroughly inspected according to international standards.
In addition to separate awards for the two categories, the Organizing Committee also established a final award structure for the 5 best athletes, regardless of whether they are advanced or amateur athletes, with the motto that the best deserve to be honored.
In addition to competing with advanced athletes, athletes participating in the half marathon and amateur marathon will receive awards according to 5 age groups, including 16 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59 and 60 years old.
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