9,000 runners to compete in Da Nang International Marathon 2023
VOV.VN - As many as 9,000 domestic and international runners are set to compete in the Manulife Da Nang International Marathon (DNIM) 2023 which is scheduled to take place on August 6 at the East Sea Park.
Of the competitors, nearly 1,500 international athletes from nearly 50 countries and territories will participate, along with roughly 800 children joining in the 1.5km race.
Furthermore, this year’s event will feature members from nearly 10 running clubs of Japan, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), and Malaysia.
The competition is expected to help build a healthy lifestyle for people and popularize an array of dynamic and beautiful images of Da Nang to international friends, said Pham Tan Xu, director of the Da Nang Department of Culture and Sports, at the opening ceremony on August 5.
Along with domestic and international athletes, he shared that this year’s race will attract plenty of high-achieving athletes from marathons around the world.
Among the runners, Victor Kipkemei Chepkwony of Kenya, the most valuable candidate in the full-marathon race with his current personal record of two hours 22 minutes 15 seconds, is anticipated to break the record at the tournament.
Meanwhile, Leo Thi Tinh of the national track and field team with a personal best time of three hours 8 minutes 28 secs is hoping to win the women's title in the race.
The competition will comprise of a total of five races, including a 42km full marathon, a 21km half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run, and a 1.5km Ronny Dash run for kids aged between 3 and 10.
To complete the distances, runners will pass through two of the most beautiful coastal roads in the city, including Vo Nguyen Giap and Nguyen Tat Thanh. They will be able to explore famous local tourist spots such as Dragon Bridge, Han River, Son Tra Peninsula, and Marble Mountains.
All distances meet the standards of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Winners of the 42km and 21km races will thereby earn slots to participate in the Kuala Lumpur Marathon in Malaysia in late September. The fastest male and female Vietnamese athletes competing in the full marathon category will win slots to the Sydney Marathon. In addition, the top 15 athletes in the distances will receive honourary gifts from the organisers.
