Local marathoners dominate Da Nang international tournament
Marathon runner Huynh Anh Khoi won the men’s 42km division in the Da Nang International Marathon 2025 after clocking the time of 2:33.55min, while national team member Pham Thi Binh took the women’s division in 3:1.57min.
Khoi surpassed Yujiro Daidoji of Japan, who came in second in the men’s 42km track in 2:34.19min on March 23 and his country fellowman Le Tan Hi, in third, with a time of 2:34.24min.
Binh ran her best performance to take the title for a second time in a row after beating off Le Thi Ha and Nguyen Thi Tra Giang in the cool weather on the beach track in Da Nang City.
Ha finished the women’s track in 3:2.37min, and Giang came third in 3:2.51min.
Govendarajoo Vima from Malaysia ranked first in the men’s half marathon (21km) after clocking in 1:12.28min, ahead of Japan’s Asakuma Kazumasa (1:12.35min), and Malaysian All Balachandran Ruveshwaran, in third place (1:13.32min).
Trieu Thi Binh and Doan Thi Oanh of Vietnam finished first and second in 1:19.39min and 1:21.10min, respectively in the female 21km class, respectively.
Thailand’s Wongsorn Ornanong was placed third with a time of 1:24.07min.
Nguyen Van and Ly Mui Sau of Vietnam finished first in the men’s and women’s 5km funrun.
In its 12th edition, more than 7,000 runners from 72 countries and territories took part, setting a new record.
Two 'Ronny Dash' races of 500m and 1.5km were held for children on March 22.
The coastal beach city, which has been a prime destination for elite runners for many years, hosted the event in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Da Nang City’s Reunification Day (March 29, 1975 – 2025).
Runners and participants also raised funds for various charities supporting underprivileged children, people with disabilities and Agent Orange child victims living in the Plum Orphanage Da Nang, the Da Nang Association for Agent Orange victims, Village of Hope Da Nang.
The Da Nang International Marathon was also the first Vietnamese marathon certified by the International Amateur Athletics Association (IAAF) and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.
Over 7,000 runners compete in Da Nang int’l marathon
Da Nang International Marathon 2025 kicked off at East Sea Park in Da Nang city on March 21, drawing over 7,000 athletes from Vietnam and around the world in a record-breaking turnout.
