The 2020 Techcombank HCM City International Marathon is expected to see the participation of more than 16,000 runners. — Photo techcombank.com.vn

Registration for the marathon has begun, only three weeks after the last edition wrapped up, announced the organisers on Monday.

The event, the fourth of its kind, will be co-held by the municipal Department of Tourism, Culture and Tourism, the HCM City Athletics Federation, Sunrise Events Vietnam, and Techcombank.

The athletes will compete in four races: a full marathon at 42.195km, a half-marathon at 21.1km, a 10km race, and a 5km race.

The organisers will donate VND10,000 (US$0.43) for every one kilometre run at this year’s event to charity. “In just three years, the race has become the biggest community event in the country. We hope each runner will try their best. We will help the event become a symbolic race in HCM City,” said Nguyen Thi Van Anh, a representative of the organising board. — VNS

Nearly 13,000 runners compete in HCM City International Marathon

The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2019 took place on December 8, drawing the participation of nearly 13,000 runners from 66 countries and territories worldwide.