Nearly 500 athletes participate in the 2nd Citadel Half Marathon in 2024

Attending the ceremony were representatives of Cua Nam ward leaders, nearly 500 athletes and a large number of cheering spectators.

The 2nd Half Marathon of the Ancient Citadel, Cua Nam Ward in 2024 contributes to creating a playground for athletes who love running; for economic and social organizations to participate in physical education and sports activities, promoting the marathon movement to improve people's health.

Through this race, the Ward People's Committee also hopes that athletes will share and promote the image of the Vinh Ancient Citadel National Monument to friends in the province and other provinces to contribute to developing tourism for Cua Nam ward in particular and Vinh city, Nghe An province in general.

This tournament has the participation of nearly 500 athletes from runner clubs located in Nghe An province. Athletes compete in 6 events: 5km for men and women; 10km for men and women; 21km for men and women.

After nearly 3 hours of exciting competition, the organizing committee awarded 18 First, Second, and Third prizes to 16 athletes with high achievements in the competition categories and 2 secondary prizes.

The success of the 2nd Citadel Half Marathon in 2024 is the premise for the Ward People's Committee to organize the following races in the following years. Cua Nam Ward hopes that this race will always receive the support of runners from all over the country and become an annual traditional race.