About 1,000 runners participated in the first International Friendship Marathon 2023, taking place in the border city of Mong Cai on December 3.
The marathon was among a series of programs held during the 15th Vietnam - China International Trade and Tourism Fair themed “Friendly cooperation, links for development”.
The 10km route took runners from Mong Cai International Border Gate to China’s Dongxing and vice versa.
The marathon aimed to inspire the physical exercise spirit while contributing to increasing sports exchanges between Vietnamese and Chinese localities.
