Marathon planned in Hà Giang Province

Athletes of the Hà Giang Province Marathon Open will enjoy beautiful route on Mã Pí Lèng Pass (pictured). — File Photo

HÀ NỘI — Entries are invited from runners for the first Hà Giang Province’s Marathon Open which will kick off on April  三0.

The tournament entitled Running on the Happiness Routine offers a semi-marathon route of  二 一km for all participants. It will start from Đồng Văn Town, home to the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark, through Pass Mã Pí Lèng to Mèo Vạc Town

There are also races for amateur athletes. Men will take part on a  五km track while the women will test their skills over  三km, which have been organised within Mèo Vạc Town.

“All those who are interested in running and are over the age of  一 六 and in good health, could register for our event. Locals, tourists, and expatriates, are encouraged to enjoy the run as well as taste our unique culture and spectacular scenery,” said Trần Đức Quý, deputy chairman of the Hà Giang Province People’s Co妹妹ittee.

Quý said, runners could arrive the province some days prior to the event to take part in a typical cultural week of Khâu Vai Love Market running from April  二 一- 二 四. Later on, they could visit an exhibition which feature local specialities on April  二 八- 三0.

As this is the first time, the organisers will limit the number of runners to  二 五0 in each category. Late registrations after April  一0 will be rejected.

People can contact the Việt Nam Athletics Federation (mail vie@mf.iaaf.org or website dienkinh.vn or telephone (0 四.  三 七 四 七  二 五 六 一)) or Hà Giang Province’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department (mail: svhttdl@hagiang.gov.vn and telephone 0 二 一 九  三 八 六 一  七 一 八) for more information. — VNS