On the afternoon of September 12, in Can Tho City, the Organizing Committee of VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2025 held a press conference, informing about the first time the VnExpress Marathon system has set foot in Can Tho City.
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Truong Cong Quoc Viet - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City said that organizing the VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2025 is not only a race - but an experiential journey, connecting people, spreading the spirit of sportsmanship and contributing to promoting the image of a gentle but equally vibrant Can Tho to domestic and international friends.
According to the Organizing Committee, VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2025 will take place on September 14 at Song Hau Park, with a scale of 9,000 athletes.
The event will last for three days with many vibrant activities. The BIB and Expo distribution area of the tournament will be located at Song Hau Park, open from September 12 to September 13. This is a space to display and introduce sports brands, creating a vibrant meeting place before the race.
The Kun Marathon took place on the morning of September 13, with 2,000 children aged 6-10 participating. This free running track aims to spread the spirit of sportsmanship to the young community, inspiring early mobilization for the future generations of the country.
On September 14, the tournament officially kicked off with 4 distances: 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km. All distances will start at Song Hau Park. The three distances of 5km, 10km, 21km ended at Song Hau Park. The 42km distance will end at Binh Thuy Square.
The running route will take athletes across central streets, experience the typical landscapes of Can Tho such as Ninh Kieu wharf, Can Tho bridge, Truc Lam Zen monastery, ... and experience the dawn on Hau River - the symbol of the gentle and hospitable West. The entire running route of the tournament is measured and certified by the Vietnam Athletics Federation.
