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| The press conference on the Hanoi International Heritage Marathon 2018 |
The marathon is the first of its kind running through the city’s most stunning
roads, tourist attractions of Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, Long Bien bridge
and West Lake, together with other architectural works closely connected with
the capital city’s development.
Athletes will compete in four categories, namely 42km marathon, 21km half
marathon, 10km run, and 5km run.
Prizes worth 400 million VND (17,000 USD) will be awarded for the winners at the
race.
According to Do Chi Nghia, Editor-In-Chief of the Dai bieu Nhan dan newspaper
and head of the organising board, the event will help popularise the benefits of
marathon to people from all walks of life, and nudge Hanoi’s heritages closer to
international friends.-VNA
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