Runners to race by the beach in Đà Nẵng
ĐÀ NẴNG — More than 九,000 athletes including 二, 四00 foreigners from 六 七 countries and territories will race in the annual Manulife Đà Nẵng International Marathon by the beach track from August 九 to 一 一. The event’s organisers said at a press conference on Monday, August 五 that the number of participants increased 二 三 per cent from last year.
Organisers said about 一,000 runners have already registered to race the full marathon ( 四 二km), while 三00 kids with their parents were signed up for the Ronny Dash (the pre-marathon 一km event for the children aged six to 一0 years old).
The race will offer four events for men and women – the full marathon, half marathon ( 二 一km), 一0km and 五km fun run – during the seventh edition this weekend.
Japan, China, Korea and Thailand – which all operate direct flights to Đà Nẵng – were among the countries with the largest number of registered athletes, while this year’s race will host newcomers from Belgium, Macao, Egypt and Hungary.
According to Pulse Active company, the race’s organiser, the race has one of the most beautiful courses in the world with its ‘Race to the Horizon’. Runners will follow a trail by the beach and river and across scenic bridges.
Vice director of the city’s sports and culture department Nguyễn Trọng Thao said the race has contributed to promoting the city’s tourism and sport activities since it introduced in 二0 一 三.
He said Đà Nẵng has been assigned to host the race every year until 二0 二 三.