Ninh Binh, a northern Vietnamese province famed for its limestone karsts, dense jungles, and ancient relics, is carving out a niche as a sports tourism hub, capitalising on a wave of marathon events to market its scenic and cultural assets globally.

The closing ceremony of the 6th Vietcombank Mekong Delta International Marathon took place on July 6 in Vi Tan ward, Can Tho city.

VOV.VN - More than 10,000 local and foreign runners, including 2,000 children, are expected to join the sixth Mekong Delta Marathon which is due to take place in Hau Giang province on July 5 and July 6.

The Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2025 is scheduled to take place this November in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, with around 15,000 participants expected, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

More than 10,000 runners from Vietnam and abroad gathered in the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 1 for the VnExpress Marathon Ha Long 2025, a vibrant race along the stunning shores of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site.

VOV.VN - The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is set to take place from November 6 to 9, offering participants a route through heritage sites and iconic landmarks across the capital.

The Den Hung Marathon 2025 will be held from April 19 to 20, and will guide runners to the historic home of the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation, in the northern midland province of Phu Tho.

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.

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.

VOV.VN - The Quang Binh Discovery Marathon 2025 was held at the world natural heritage site of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh on March 9, drawing the participation of nearly 1,300 domestic and foreign athletes.