The Organizing Team has had an incredible amount of support and owes thanks to the Department of Tourism, the Department of Culture and Sports, the Athletic Federation of Ho Chi Minh City who have made it possible to expand the race with these additional slots. Appreciation is also extended to the numerous corporate teams that are taking part in the race.

“The government has given an overwhelming level of support to allow the growth of the event,” said Mr. Do Huynh Khanh Duy, Project Director of Sunrise Events Vietnam. “We owe a tremendous amount of gratitude and thanks to the government for helping support the healthy lifestyle movement that is happening in our beautiful and dynamic city. This also allows us to share this city with more foreign visitors to promote sports tourism in Vietnam overall.”

“Running has never had a greater following in Vietnam, Techcombank is therefore honored to support an event that so avidly promotes athleticism, health and well-being,” said Mrs. Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Chief Marketing Officer of Techcombank. “Seeing that thousands of participants have already registered is an inspiration for all of us here at Techcombank, and we look forward to encouraging more runners than ever to ‘Be Greater Together’ at this iconic weekend of competition.”

This year’s event will also serve as the only qualifying event in Vietnam, for the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2021. The fastest overall Vietnamese male and female are guaranteed invitations to this seminal event, where they will represent Vietnam among 150 other nations from around the world.

The athletes participating in the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2019, who finish, will have an opportunity to change their lives as well as those around them. Participants that complete the race within the stipulated time period, the organizing committee will make a contribution of 10,000 VND – per 1 kilometer finished– made to the designated race charities.

The Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2019, organized by Sunrise Events Vietnam, takes participants through vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, with a course that passes through historic and modern landmarks, ending with a sweeping view of the Ho Chi Minh City skyline at the breathtaking waterfront finish line.