Techcombank and its journey of nearly a decade with the Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

Accompanying the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon since its first seasons, Techcombank has continuously spread the spirit of "Running for a superior Vietnam".

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon contributes to building the image of a tourist city associated with healthcare , health and community - Photo: Techcombank

Through this, Techcombank wants to encourage a steadfast will and a resilient spirit, aiming to create a healthy lifestyle in the community. Techcombank is a pioneer in leading the lifestyle trend of "Being better every day". With the vision of "Transforming the financial industry, enhancing the value of life", Techcombank has gradually affirmed its position as the largest private bank in Vietnam and at the regional level, always aiming for excellence in products and services and demonstrating social responsibility through contributions of many positive values. This is clearly implemented through accompanying endurance sports activities aiming at the goal of building a foundation for community health and sending a strong message of steadfast will, a resilient spirit, constantly breaking through to reach a superior version on the journey to realize each person's dream. Lessons from the success of iconic races in major cities around the world such as New York, Tokyo, Chicago, London, and Berlin, not only bring outstanding benefits in promoting image, developing tourism, but also promote consumption, revenue from athletes' spending during the event brings significant economic value to the locality. However, in Vietnam, especially Ho Chi Minh City, this potential has not been effectively exploited. Recognizing that importance, on November 26, 2017, in the role of Strategic Partner - Techcombank accompanied Ho Chi Minh City to organize the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon to promote the spirit of physical exercise and sports. Thereby helping to protect and improve the health and quality of life of people, build a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, create a playground for cultural and sports exchange for domestic and international tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City.

Sophie Clarke and her friends at the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2017. Photo: Techcombank

This is also the first race in the plan to organize annual sports tourism events in Ho Chi Minh City, helping to build the image of a tourist city associated with health, wellness and community. With more than 5,000 athletes from 44 countries competing on a unique route passing through 6 districts with many iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City in the first season, it has created a big buzz not only in the running community but also received many positive reviews from experts as well as the enthusiastic response of many people in Ho Chi Minh City and international tourists, contributing to opening a new era - the explosion of the community sports movement in the following years.

Sophie Clarke, a foreign athlete, shared after experiencing the event: "At first, when I signed up for the race, I didn't have too many expectations, just thinking that this was a group activity during this trip. But what you guys did was more than just a great race, leaving us with the deepest impressions of the image of Ho Chi Minh City - a young and colorful city."

The journey to elevate its position to become an iconic race bearing the Techcombank mark

After nearly a decade, the jogging movement has now become a trend across Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City.

On that journey of constant innovation, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon has gradually affirmed its position as one of the most prestigious running races in the country and the region, contributing to creating a healthy living community and marking the image of Ho Chi Minh City - an ideal prestigious destination with large-scale cultural and sporting events on the world map.

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon - The most prestigious running race in the country and region - Photo: Techcombank

Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director of Techcombank, shared: "As a Strategic Partner of the marathons in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, we wish to encourage the spirit of sportsmanship, gradually creating a solid foundation for each individual to move towards a superior version of themselves, joining hands to build a strong and prosperous Vietnam." The belief in the journey of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon reaching the world , on par with prestigious races and becoming the dream arena of Vietnamese runners, will certainly not be far away. Continue to spread the spirit of excellence, aiming for sustainable values

Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon Season 7 - The iconic race of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: Techcombank

"Looking back at the 6-year journey of accompanying the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon from the first season has brought me today with a more outstanding version: youthful and full of energy. Not only that, the race is also a place to connect family ties when the training sessions now have the footsteps of two daughters. Our family is very excited and has prepared the best for the journey to mark our outstanding milestone in the 7th season coming up this coming December" - Ms. Minh Phuong, a familiar runner of the race, said. The 7th season of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon returns from December 6 to 8 with many exciting activities that promise to bring a colorful journey of discovery . In particular, the official competition day on December 8 will welcome more than 17,000 domestic and international athletes to compete on the route through 17 historical landmarks symbolizing Ho Chi Minh City, continuing to spread the spirit of excellence together. Each step beyond personal limits not only demonstrates strong sportsmanship but also connects the community, continuing the symbolic value of the tournament and moving towards a more outstanding version. Source: https://tuoitre.vn/techcombank-va-hanh-trinh-gan-1-thap-ky-cung-giai-marathon-quoc-te-tp-hcm-2024112120282853.htm