In Pictures: Nearly 10,000 athletes join Dat Sen Hong Marathon in Dong Thap

Nearly 10,000 athletes from 10 countries and territories participated in the Dat Sen Hong (The Land of Pink Lotuses) Marathon, which was held in Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province on October 12 - 13.
Nearly 10,000 athletes join Dat Sen Hong Marathon in Dong Thap
Nearly 10,000 athletes join Dat Sen Hong Marathon in Dong Thap
Runners started on Ngo Thi Nham Street (Ward 1, Cao Lanh City), and finished at Van Mieu Park Square.

Runners started on Ngo Thi Nham Street (Ward 1, Cao Lanh City), and finished at Van Mieu Park Square.

The participants competed in four distances: 42km, 21km, 10km, and 5km, while those aged from 6 to 10 joined the 800m run.

The participants competed in four distances: 42km, 21km, 10km, and 5km, while those aged from 6 to 10 joined the 800m run.

This is the third time the tournament has been held in Dong Thap, and the number of this year’s registers was nearly 3 times higher than the first edition.

This is the third time the tournament has been held in Dong Thap, and the number of this year’s registers was nearly 3 times higher than the first edition.

Runners give high fives to local children.

Runners give high fives to local children.

Runners conquer Cao Lanh Bridge.

Runners conquer Cao Lanh Bridge.

An athlete carries a bouquet of lotus during the run to promote the image of Dong Thap – the land of lotuses.

An athlete carries a bouquet of lotus during the run to promote the image of Dong Thap – the land of lotuses.

A girl carries a lotus flower during her run.

A girl carries a lotus flower during her run.

The medals of the tournament also feature a blooming lotus.

The medals of the tournament also feature a blooming lotus.

Huynh Anh Khoi came first in the 42km event with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes 19 seconds.

Huynh Anh Khoi came first in the 42km event with a time of 2 hours 36 minutes 19 seconds.

The winners of the tournament were awarded.

The winners of the tournament were awarded.

NDO/Photos: HUU NGHIA