The 2025 Da Nang International Marathon with more than 7,000 athletes participating, including nearly 3,000 international athletes from 72 countries and territories, marks the 12th season of the marathon with the largest number of international athletes participating in Vietnam.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Trong Thao - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Da Nang City said that over a decade, the Da Nang International Marathon has become one of the typical races in the region.
"Owned by one of the most beautiful running routes in Asia, the competition has attracted many international athletes to participate and combine tourism in Da Nang over the past 12 years. This is also the marathon with the largest number of international athletes in Vietnam up to now, affirming the strong attraction of Da Nang International Marathon on the world running map", said Mr. Thao.
The 2025 Da Nang International Marathon will take place from 21-23 March, athletes will compete in distances of 42km, 21km, 5km and ronny dash (500m and 1.5km) for children.
From the morning of March 21, the race kit receiving area has also been ready for athletes to come and receive competition numbers and check-in.
The event took place at the time of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Da Nang City (March 29, 1975 - March 29, 2025), becoming an important highlight in the series of celebration activities, affirming the role of sports in connecting the community and developing local tourism.
