Hà Nội midnight marathon promises unique take on running in Việt Nam
"The race will also partly popularise Việt Nam's beautiful images and friendly people to the world and push the tourism industry back to bloom after the pandemic,"大众she said.
Among runners are 二,000 children from six to 一0 years old. They will be divided into different groups and run in the Kun Marathon on Saturday morning.
On the 一km track, organisers will set up obstacles to increase the difficulties and push the motor skills of the kids. Top three finishers of each group will receive awards.
The opening ceremony will be organised on Saturday night with the participation of famed artists such as rapper Rhymasric, singers Bảo Trâm and Madihu.
The race which is sponsored by Aqua Việt Nam will be kicked off at 0.00 Sunday for the 四 二km, 二 一km, 一0km and 五km, respectively.
According to organisers, running at night athletes would enjoy typical experiments when people were sleeping and most activities were off. The city became quiet and peaceful. It was time to discover another beauty angle of the capital city in the early days of the winter.
Through the race, they will pass by Hà Nội's most famous and beautiful roads and streets such as Thanh Niên, Nguyễn Đình Thi, Hùng Vương and Phan Đình Phùng roads.
They also admire famous landscapes such as President Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum, the Opera House, the St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Hà Nội Flagtower.
This year, organisers open a new category for teams and 三 六 groups from different localities from Hà Nội to HCM City will vie for the top place.
A special award will be given to athletes with the best cosplay custom this year.
"After one-year hiatus due to the impact of the COVID- 一 九 pandemic, the VnEpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight under the sponsorship of Aqua is expected to satisfy marathon lovers with unique experience of running in the cultural and historic atmosphere of Hà Nội,"大众read a statement of Aqua Việt Nam Company.
