Athletes competed in multiple distances, including 42km, 21km, 5km, and children’s races. In the men’s 42km event, Moral Edsel claimed victory with a time of 2:30:43. He was followed by Tezuka Tomoki (2:36:18) in second place and Melliza Cronie (2:38:52) in third.
In the women’s 42km race, Vu Khanh Linh delivered an impressive performance to secure the title with a time of 3:01:20, bringing pride to Vietnamese athletics. Yukiko Nomoto finished second in 3:03:00, while Simakova Aleksandra placed third with 3:07:37.
In the men’s 21km race, Japanese runners swept the top three positions. In the women’s 21km race, Trieu Thi Binh took first place with a time of 1:22:56. Meanwhile, in the 5km race, Nguyen Chi Kien won the men’s title (15:32), and Ly Mui Sau secured the women’s title with 18:37.
Awards were presented to top finishers across all categories. First launched in 2013, the annual marathon is co-organised by the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Pulse Active. The event continues to affirm its appeal as a major international sporting fixture while promoting Da Nang as a dynamic and welcoming destination to global visitors.
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