On December 22, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City coordinated with Duc Huong Anh Co., Ltd. to organize the Can Tho Heritage International Marathon 2024. After 3 successful organizations, the tournament has become a sporting event. The sport is expected by the running community. This year, the tournament attracted more than 9,000 athletes to compete in 4 competition distances, including: 5km (for adults and children), 10km, half marathon (21.1km) and full marathon (42.195km).
More than 9,000 athletes participate in the 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon
Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, said that the 2024 season takes place at a special time, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Army. The tournament has the participation of many professional athletes and clubs.
“The 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon has an important meaning to exchange and tighten the spirit of solidarity in the running-loving community; especially to promote the movement of exercise and sports for everyone and develop We hope that in the future the tournament will be larger, more attractive and have a larger number of athletes participating,” Mr. Viet shared.
Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City, spoke at the 2024 Can Tho Heritage International Marathon
Accordingly, the highlight of this year’s tournament is the first time the route in Binh Thuy district is included in the running route. This place has many green, peaceful canalside roads, without intersections or traffic conflicts. Along with that are ancient communal houses and long-standing pagodas. This helps athletes have more motivation to challenge themselves on the track and have more opportunities to explore the beauty of a city with a river identity.
On the run, athletes will pass through Vong Cung Highway, which was considered the “ring of fire” during the resistance period (now recognized as a national historical site) and many other famous landmarks such as Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Phuong Nam, My Khanh tourist village, Cai Rang floating market… The running route allows participants to both feel the historical and cultural imprints and feel the spirit of innovation and development of Can Tho City. .
The interesting running route makes the athletes enjoy the experience
Along with the standardization of running routes, the tournament organizing committee has invested heavily in operations to ensure the best experience for athletes. A series of water stations, medical stations, and mobile hygiene stations are located throughout the route with hundreds of volunteers ensuring security and support. Song Hau Park Square, the starting and finishing place of the tournament, was chosen as the event center.
Regarding the competition results, in the women’s event, the best 5km distance belonged to athlete Vu Thi Hong Van, the best 5km children’s distance belonged to Phu Kim Xuyen, the best 10km distance belonged to Pham Thi Thuy Hanh, the best 21km belonged to Le Thi Ha, most 42 km belongs to Nguyen Thi Thu Ha.
In the men’s event, the best 5km belongs to athlete Nguyen Van Khang, the best 5km for children belongs to Phan Huynh Gia Vinh, the best 10km belongs to Truong Huu Tai, the best 21km belongs to Ly Nhan Tin, the best 42km belongs to Dang Mr. Quyet.
