The official race on October 5 will have the participation of more than 13,000 domestic and international athletes, competing on the route through many historical and cultural sites of Hanoi, spreading the spirit of "Running for a superior Vietnam".
The opening ceremony of the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon The 4th season marks the return of the inspiring sporting event - a symbolic race of the capital Hanoi attracting nearly 1.5 times more athletes than the previous season. With a well-invested running route, passing through impressive heritage and cultural sites of the capital, the race is expected to bring new experiences, combining breakthrough digital technology, Vietnamese cultural symbols and international standards, creating a special and memorable mark.
At the opening ceremony, Techcombank donated 2 billion VND to the Hanoi City "For the Poor" Fund to build a great solidarity house, Hanoi City Children's Support Fund, basketball Federation and Hanoi City Sports Bicycle and Motorcycle Federation. This is an activity within Techcombank's strategic orientation with the mission of creating a good life, supporting, sharing difficulties with the community and fulfilling the company's social responsibility for a sustainable development future.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, affirmed: "Following the success of previous seasons, the 4th season - in 2025, Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon continues to affirm Hanoi's position on the regional and world sports map. The tournament is not simply a race, but also a journey for each athlete and resident to feel the vibrant pace of life, beautiful landscapes and thousand-year-old cultural values of the cultural capital. Hanoi City will direct departments, branches and localities under the City to closely coordinate with the Organizing Committee to ensure the race is safe, professional, thoughtful and impressive for athletes, people of the Capital and international friends.
Right after the opening ceremony, Marathon Village 2025 officially opened at Vinhomes Riverside Long Bien, becoming a vibrant exhibition space, gathering leading brands in the fields of sports, health, nutrition and lifestyle. Here, Techcombank Expo made a strong impression with a booth displaying the bank's creative technology solutions and special items with the theme "Technology and the future".
This year's tournament, the item set also creates attraction when using the image of Khue Van Cac - the symbol of knowledge and culture of Thang Long citadel - as the main inspiration, combined with a design with the spirit of "intersections" to depict the flexibility, connectivity and resonance of community strength.
Another unique feature of the season is the application of AI technology on the track to bring interesting personalized videos to all athletes. Within 24 hours - 36 hours after the end of the event, athletes will receive a short video recording impressive and memorable moments on the race track. Previously, the activity "Creating A.I videos - Becoming the ambassador of Techcombank Marathon 2025" attracted the attention of the community with more than 50,000 videos created within two weeks, quickly inspiring strongly thanks to the connection of sports with modern technology.
On the official competition day, more than 13,000 athletes from 51 countries and territories competed, making Hanoi a global destination for impressive running. The route passes through many historical and cultural sites such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Long Bien Bridge, National Assembly House... helping each athlete not only conquer physical challenges but also experience the intersection between the thousand-year-old culture and the modern life. Notably, the 21km distance will have the participation of the oldest athlete - 81 years old - promising to bring an inspiring story about the power of will and passion for sports.
In addition to the participation of international athletes, the race also brings together many prominent faces of Vietnam's athletics such as national record holder Hoang Nguyen Thanh, Hoang Thi Oanh, or 32nd SEA Games champion Nguyen Trung Cuong. In particular, the subscale Ship Team with nearly 80 runners who have completed marathons under 3 hours will set a new record for the scale and number of people, becoming a symbol of the desire to conquer and a source of inspiration for thousands of people to set higher goals for themselves.
Mr. Jens Lottner - General Director of Techcombank Bank, said: Through the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon and many other CSR programs, the Bank has made positive and meaningful contributions to the community in Hanoi. Entering its fourth season, the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is not only a race but also a journey connecting sports, culture and tourism, honoring heritage and promoting Hanoi as a vibrant, unique and admired destination globally. The tournament is also an opportunity for athletes to share their sportsmanship, arouse national pride and contribute to positive changes in society. Each step is a step forward to contribute to building a new Vietnam - where each individual is given aspiration, motivated to develop and outperform every day".
Mr. Rob Zamacona, General Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam, shared: The 4th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is a bridge between the tradition and the aspiration of the Vietnamese people. In Hanoi - a city of a thousand culture - every step reflects the will and perseverance of the running community. With the goal of inspiring 100 million Vietnamese people to promote their potential through sports, we constantly improve the level of the tournament: providing safe and optimal routes through 37 typical locations; distances continue to achieve AIMS certification, bringing an international-class experience right in the heart of the capital. This year, more than 13,000 domestic and foreign athletes will conquer the challenge; the tournament will be broadcast live on VTV, and at the same time, the audience will be invited to participate in interactive activities and minigams at the Marathon Village and on digital platforms to spread the festival atmosphere. Absolutely safe and a complete experience for athletes and audiences is always our top priority.
The entire race and award ceremony will be broadcast live on the VTV Go platform, livestreamed live on the VTV Sports Fanpage, Youtube VTV Sports and Techcombank Vietnam official Fanpage.
