08:09, 18/09/2014

Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 to kick off

The Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014, the largest international marathon event ever in Vietnam, will be jointly held by Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Topas Ecolodge.

The Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014, the largest international marathon event ever in Vietnam, will be jointly held by Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Topas Ecolodge.

The race, slated for September 20 - 21 in Sa Pa, Lao Cai province, will be attended by Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, John Nielsen, and nearly 500 athletes from 40 countries.

 


The trails, ranging from around 1000m (21km) to round 3000 meters (70km), will take runners through the majestic mountains and valleys in Sapa.

In addition, each athlete will donate USD20 to Sapa O’Chau, a charitable organization offering support in education for children in Sapa students who are not be able to complete their education due to financial or geographical limitations.

                                                                                                                                                                                   H.N