Over 1,500 runners join the “Dan Dien - A tourist destination” running race

The race attracted more than 1,500 runners from various localities across Hue City. Photo: Nguyen Quyen

The race attracted over 1,500 runners from various localities across Hue City, competing in two distances: 5km and 10km.

The race route passed through many of the locality’s iconic scenic spots, including Tam Giang Lagoon, and the Ngu My Thanh mural road, etc., offering runners a unique experience that combined physical exercise with the exploration of Dan Dien’s scenic beauty.

According to Mr. Pham Cong Phuoc, Vice Chairman of the Dan Dien Commune People’s Committee, and Head of the Organizing Committee, the race not only helped promote the locality’s tourism image to friends and visitors from near and far, but also reflected the perseverance, the determination to overcome personal limits, and the strong spread of the sports and physical training movement among people from all walks of life.

Runners in the 5km race. Photo: Nguyen Quyen

At the end of the race, the Organizing Committee awarded First, Second, and Third prizes to male and female runners with outstanding performances in both the 5km and 10km distances. Additional prizes were presented to the oldest and youngest runners who completed the race.