The marathon is organized with the aim of spreading out the running loves in Viet Nam, improving physical strength and hight of the Vietnamese people, enabling the runners to try themselves as well as bring to them the special night experiences in Ha Noi, stimulating tourism and the night economy. VM Hanoi Midnight 2020 is organized by VnExpress with the support of Ha Noi People’s Committee and the title sponsor is TPBank.
Runners in marathon kits are test running for 10km distance through the main streets evening 7 October – Photo: VnExpress.
With the carrying message of “Run to the light”, the runners will capture deep feelings of winter night’s atmospheres in Ha Noi through streets like Cau Go, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ly Thai To, Ngo Quyen, Trang Tien, Hang Bong, Le Thai To, Dien Bien Phu, Duong Thanh, Phung Hung, Tran Phu, Dien Bien Phu, Đoc Lap, Hung Vuong, Phan Dinh Phung, Thanh Nien, Truc Bach…with peaceful surroundings. Being a professional marathon, VM Hanoi Midnight 2020 includes 4 running distances of 5km, 10km, semi marathon (21km) and full marathon (42km). When participating in the night marathon, runners will have to wear masks at the moments of getting together (taking running kits, gathering for departure, opening and closing ceremonies); wash hands with soap and antiseptic liquid before taking running kits, before and after the departure, opening and closing ceremonies… On the sidelines of the marathon, there will be a complimentary run for kids. That is Kun Marathon Hanoi 2020. The run takes place on the 1km distance at Hoan Kiem lake pedestrian streets at 8.00 am on 28 November, that promises to bring about ralaxing and cheering moments for children. P.V