International marathon kicks off in Ha Giang

The Ha Giang International Marathon Race, entitled “Running on the Road of Happiness”, kicked off in Dong Van district, the mountainous northern province of Ha Giang on April 30.

The event attracted more than 300 foreign and domestic runners from 13 countries and territories.
The event attracted more than 300 foreign and domestic runners from 13 countries and territories.

The event attracted more than 300 foreign and domestic runners from 13 countries and territories competing in the 10km, 21km and 42km categories.

Runners started from Dong Van town, home of the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, through Ma Pi Leng Pass and Meo Vac town,before finishing in Dong Van town.

Nguyen Quoc Dung from KhanhHoa province won the title in the 42km category. Ha Van Nhat and Pham Thi Hong Le topped the men’s 21km and the women’s 21km categories respectively.

The event was organised by the Ha Giang Department of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Vietnam Athletics Federation.

The Ma Pi Leng pass is known as the king of all mountain passes in Vietnam.