Marathon planned in Ha Giang province

Entries are invited from runners for the first Ha Giang Province’s Marathon Open which will kick off on April 30.

Friday, March 10, 2017 18:31

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Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang Province. (File photo)

Hanoi (VNA) - Entries are invited from runners for the first Ha GiangProvince’s Marathon Open which will kick off on April 30.

Thetournament entitled Running on the Happiness Routine offers a semi-marathonroute of 21km for all participants. It will start from Dong Van town, home tothe Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, through Pass Ma Pi Leng to Meo Vac Town

Thereare also races for amateur athletes. Men will take part on a 5km track whilethe women will test their skills over 3km, which have been organised within MeoVac town.

“Allthose who are interested in running and are over the age of 16 and in goodhealth, could register for our event. Locals, tourists, and expatriates, areencouraged to enjoy the run as well as taste our unique culture and spectacularscenery,” said Tran Duc Quy, Deputy Chairman of the Ha Giang provincial People’sCommittee.

Quysaid, runners could arrive the province some days prior to the event to takepart in a typical cultural week of Khau Vai Love Market running from April21-24. Later on, they could visit an exhibition which features local specialtieson April 28-30.

Asthis is the first time, the organisers will limit the number of runners to 250in each category. Late registrations after April 10 will be rejected.

Peoplecan contact the Vietnam Athletics Federation (mail vie@mf.iaaf.org or websitedienkinh.vn or telephone (04. 3747 2561)) or Ha Giang province’s Culture,Sports and Tourism Department (mail: svhttdl@hagiang.gov.vn and telephone 02193861 718) for more information.-VNA

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