Viettel Marathon 2024 - Marathon in three Indochina countries

From left to right: Mr. Bo Put Reatrey - General Secretary of the Cambodian Athletics Federation; Mr. Bach Tien Tuan - Deputy General Director of Viettel Telecom; Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung - General Secretary of the Vietnam Athletics Federation sign the memorandum of understanding.

The first season of Viettel Marathon 2024 will be held with four distances of marathon (42.195km), half-marathon (21.0975km), 10km and 5km. Athletes will compete in 3 races, starting with the first stage in Luang Prabang (Laos) on November 3, 2024; followed by the second race in Hanoi (Vietnam) on December 1, 2024; and the final race in Siem Reap (Cambodia) on December 22, 2024, with the Angkor Wat race track, the famous world natural heritage complex of this country.

The marathons will deliver a huge award of up to US$150,000 for the high-ranking runners who will compete in elite and amateur categories. The organizers also give prizes to the best clubs and teams in the disciplines of Viettel Marathon Golden Club and Viettel Marathon Golden Team with special bonuses.

Viettel has held the Viettel Fastest tournament since 2020, based on the company's social responsibility attitude and with the goal of encouraging the community's healthy sports movement. After three seasons, Viettel Fastest has attracted almost 10,000 participants. The Heart for Children initiative uses all of the race's ticket sales income to provide free heart surgery to disadvantaged children.

The tournament registration portal officially went on sale at ActiUp.vn shortly after the tournament information was announced. The extra preferential ticket sales period - flash sale - lasts 72 hours, from 10:00 on August 16 to 10:00 on August 19.

The organizing committee also announced travel, accommodation, and documentation packages for athletes participating in the race on the official website. Athletes can visit the website or download the race app to find out more information and preferential programs.