Many interesting running routes at the 2024 Can Tho International Heritage Marathon

On December 22, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City coordinated with Duc Huong Anh Company Limited to organize the 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon. After 3 successful events, the tournament has become a sports event that the running community is looking forward to. This year, the tournament attracted more than 9,000 athletes to compete in 4 distances, including: 5km (for adults and children), 10km, half marathon (21.1km) and full marathon (42.195km).

More than 9,000 athletes participate in the 2024 Can Tho International Heritage Marathon

Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, said that the 2024 season takes place at a special time, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army. The tournament will have the participation of many professional athletes and clubs.

"The 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon is of great significance in terms of exchanging and strengthening solidarity among the running community; especially promoting the movement of physical exercise and sports for everyone and developing local tourism . We hope that in the future the tournament will be larger in scale, more attractive and have a larger number of athletes participating," Mr. Viet shared.

Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, spoke at the 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon

Accordingly, the highlight of this year's race is that for the first time, the route in Binh Thuy district has been included in the running route. This place has many green and peaceful canal roads, without intersections or traffic conflicts. Along with that are ancient communal houses and long-standing pagodas. This helps athletes have more motivation to challenge themselves on the running track and have more opportunities to explore the beauty of a city with a river identity.

On the running route, athletes will pass through the Vong Cung road, which was considered the "ring of fire" during the resistance war (now recognized as a national historical relic) and many other famous landmarks such as Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, My Khanh tourist village, Cai Rang floating market... The running route allows participants to feel both the historical and cultural imprints and the spirit of innovation and development of Can Tho City.

The exciting running route makes athletes enjoy the experience

Along with the standardization of the running route, the Organizing Committee has invested heavily in operations to ensure the best experience for athletes. A series of water stations, medical stations, and mobile sanitation stations are arranged along the running route, along with hundreds of volunteers to ensure security and support. The Song Hau Park Square, the starting and finishing point of the race, was chosen as the event center.

Regarding the competition results, in the women's category, the 5km distance was won by athlete Vu Thi Hong Van, the 5km children's race was won by Phu Kim Xuyen, the 10km race was won by Pham Thi Thuy Hanh, the 21km race was won by Le Thi Ha, and the 42km race was won by Nguyen Thi Thu Ha.

In the men's category, the 5km winner belonged to athlete Nguyen Van Khang, the 5km children's winner belonged to Phan Huynh Gia Vinh, the 10km winner belonged to Truong Huu Tai, the 21km winner belonged to Ly Nhan Tin, and the 42km winner belonged to Dang Anh Quyet.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nhieu-cung-duong-chay-thu-vi-tai-giai-marathon-quoc-te-di-san-can-tho-2024-185241222102130968.htm