5,000 runners expected for HCM City night race

May 14, 2024 - 06:49 PM

HCM City has prepared for around 5,000 runners to join a night run this weekend.

HCM City has prepared for around 5,000 runners to join a night run this weekend.

The Ho Chi Minh City Night Run Eximbank 2024 will be held on May 17-19 over five, ten, and 21-kilometre distances.

The conference press about the event is held in HCM City on May 13.

Additional prizes for different age groups will be presented to encourage participation, and awards will be given to the five best runners. The annual event will also feature races between couples and teams.

Source: dtinews.vn, NLD

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