At the press conference of the second Thu Duc City Half Marathon (THU DUC CITY RUN 2024) in 2024 on October 31, Mr. Nguyen Truc Minh - Head of the Department of Culture - Sports and Tourism of Thu Duc City - said that this year's race is expected to attract about 4,000 athletes to participate.
There are 5 competition distances: 1.5km, 3km, 5km, 10km, 21km. The race takes place from November 30 to December 1, at Saigon River Park.
Mr. Truc Minh also informed that the Thu Duc City half-marathon was formed later than other races of the same system organized in Ho Chi Minh City.
However, the advantage of unique riverside routes and attention to identity design, health care... helps increase recognition for the event, contributing to raising morale and motivating athletes.
The 2024 Thu Duc City Half Marathon is organized by the Thu Duc City People's Committee. Through the event, the Thu Duc City People's Committee aims to promote propaganda to raise awareness of the role and effects of physical exercise in protecting and improving health, fitness, and stature; and improving the quality of people's lives.
This year's race hopes to bring the community a healthy lifestyle, creating a strong spirit through 4 main messages: Run together - Have fun together - Live green together - Share together.
The race also creates a playground for cultural exchange, sports, tourism and entertainment for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City in general and Thu Duc City in particular.
