300 international runners compete at MetaSports Marathon Hue

The largest number in this group are runners Japan - the world's leading marathon power, with more than 50 people. Many runners have good achievements, capable of competing for the rank of age groups. Some prominent names such as Akiyiki Saito (full marathon under 3 hours 30 minutes), Ehara Takeo, Yoshitaka Togashi (half marathon under 2 hours) or Sueyoshi Tomohiro and Akane Nemoto - familiar faces, constantly standing at the podium to receive awards. in recent MetaSports Marathons.

In particular, most of the Japanese runners attending VM Hue have just run in Vietnam for the first time. They can be unknowns, can bring many surprises.

In addition, on the 16/4 race day in Hue, there will be 27 runners from the UK, 25 runners from the Netherlands. The remaining runners come from many regions such as India, Belgium, USA, Germany, France, Spain, Australia.... Many runners have good records of 21 and 42km such as Jack Dicker, James Warriner. Alex Wilkinson, ... is expected to create an attractive competition with Vietnamese runners.

In the unofficial list, there are 5 runners from Africa. All participated in the 21km distance. Prominent is the Nigerian runner - Emmanuel Otiji. He has been running for three years and has only participated in two major tournaments in Vietnam, including the Ho Chi Minh City night run with the achievement HM sub2. Lewis Lee Trevor (South Africa) also won HM sub2 at VM Hue last season. He decided to return to conquer his favorite route. What he loves most about running in the ancient capital is the beautiful track and impressive organization. Two Kenyan runners - Eluid Ikua and Margaret Musyoka with strong physical backgrounds are also a factor of interest.

Ezekiel Kembol - Kenyan runner who won VM Ho Chi Minh City Midnight 2023 left open the possibility of participating in VM Hue. Similarly, Shemith Nyawira Muriuki - who almost made a surprise in the female content is also uncertain about her ability to come to Hue on April 16.

With the current number, VM Hue 2023 is one of the tournaments with the largest participation of foreign runners in the system. Previously, VM Ho Chi Minh City Midnight attracted more than 100 foreign runners.

The organizers aim to raise the level of tournaments to international events, attracting more athletes from around the world to compete. The presence of athletes with outstanding physical and fitness backgrounds is an opportunity for domestic runners to learn from experience and increase their determination on the track.

In addition, competing in the most famous tourist destinations in the country is an opportunity to promote the image of nature, the country and the hospitality of the Vietnamese people. Each foreign runner coming to the competition is immersed in the exciting atmosphere, running on the iconic roads of each locality, experiencing culture, cuisine, and special services. They are tourism ambassadors, spreading the image of Vietnam to many places.

MetaSports Marathon Imperial Hue 2023 is the third season of the tournament to the ancient capital. This year's tournament is expected to start at 3 am, April 16. 10,000 athletes will run on heritage roads, through the ancient landscapes of Hue. People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue has carried out embellishment of roads, ensuring the best quality. Runner is also free to visit many places when coming to Hue on this occasion.