Launching the 2017 Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

27/09/2017

The 2017 Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is the first international tourism and sports event organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the Department of Culture and Sports, the City Athletics Federation in collaboration with Sunrise Events Vietnam. The tournament is expected to attract 6,000 domestic and international athletes.

The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2017 aims to promote the spirit of physical exercise in protecting and improving people's health and quality of life, building a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, creating a playground for cultural and sports exchange for domestic and international tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. At the same time, it aims to promote the image of Ho Chi Minh City - an "Attractive - Friendly - Safe" destination for tourists.

The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2017 has many different distances for amateur athletes, semi-professional athletes, professional athletes, charity funds, schools, domestic and international tourists and celebrities.

The competition route will take athletes and fans through routes, locations, and architectural works associated with the history of formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City; thereby promoting the culture - history of formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Specific competition distances: 42.195km; 21km and 10km.

The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2017 is the first competition in the City's annual sports tourism event plan, aiming to build the image of a tourist city associated with health, wellness and community.

How to register to attend

Registration for the marathon opens on August 30, 2017 on the websitewww.marathonhcmc.com.

Athletes who are Techcombank card holders will enjoy a 10% registration discount for all race distances.

 

News: Bao Khuyen - Photo: Department of Tourism

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