Hanoi International Marathon draws 10,000 runners
About 10,000 domestic and international runners will join VPBank Hanoi International Marathon 2023 (VPIM 2023) on October 8 to celebrate the anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2023. The VPIM 2022 attracted thousands of runners. Photo courtesy of the event organisers The runners are professional athletes, professional and semi-professional athletes, diplomatic staff, international organization staff, foreign expatriates and tourists. With the theme “Hanoi Vibes”, VPIM 2023 will feature four races of 42km, 21km, 10km, 5km, all starting from the pedestrian street of Hoan Kiem Lake. Runners will run through the ancient streets of the Old Quarter to famous tourist attractions and iconic modern buildings of Hanoi City. In particular, the course of VPIM 2023 will be standardized according to the regulations of the International Association of Marathons (AIMS). The marathon will be held in Autumn, the most colorful season of the year in Hanoi, promis...