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Over 5,000 people participated in Ha Long Bay Heritage Marathon 2022

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The 7th annual international marathon, jointly held by the provincial Department of Culture and Sports, the People's Committee of Ha Long city, and DHA Vietnam, was held on November 13 in Ha Long city. The event attracted more than 5,000 participants. 

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Participants started their 10-km race.

The event aims to create a healthy and positive environment where running enthusiasts can challenge themselves, meet, and share their various experiences with each other. 

Athletes attending the event competed in a diverse range of categories, including a 42.195-km marathon, a 21.1-km half-marathon, a 10-km run, and a five-km run. Participants had the chance to enjoy some of the spectacular views of the bay, including running through a mountain tunnel in Cam Pha city. 

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The race goes along the coast of Halong Bay.

First introduced in November 2015, the annual event has now made its name to the international marathon map, having become a desirable destination of the jogging lovers' community around the world.

The race is voted by the prestigious magazine “Runner's World UK” as having one of the world's 50 most beautiful running tracks.

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It’s motivating to see the end.
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Nicola Hart, a runner from Holland, expressed her excitement to join the event for the first time.
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Prizes were awarded to athletes who finished in the women's 10km run.
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Prizes were awarded to athletes who finished in the men's 42km run.
By Ta Quan