This morning, March 20, the official laps of the Manulife Da Nang International Marathon (DNIM) 2022 themed ‘Run it, Beat it’ kicked off, bringing a bustling atmosphere and bright colours to coastal roads and the Son Tra Peninsula.

The over 21.1km half marathon race route takes place on East Sea Park - Vo Nguyen Giap - Nguyen Van Thoai - Tran Thi Ly Bridge – extended Bach Dang - Nhu Nguyet - Thuan Phuoc Bridge - Le Duc Tho - Hoang Sa - Le Van Luong - turn around - Hoang Sa - Vo Nguyen Giap - East Sea Park.

Meanwhile, the over 42.1km marathon race takes place in two laps: East Sea Park - Vo Nguyen Giap - Nguyen Van Thoai - Tran Thi Ly Bridge – extended Bach Dang - Nhu Nguyet - Thuan Phuoc Bridge - Le Duc Tho - Hoang Sa - Le Van Luong street - turn around - Hoang Sa - Vo Nguyen Giap - East Sea Park.

Mr. Bui Van Dat from Ben Tre Province excellently finishes the over 42.1km marathon race. He said he had practiced for more than three years to prepare for the tournament.

The running track attracts many female runners. A female athlete finishes the over 21.1 km half marathon race.

With the message ‘Run It, Beat It’, athletes participating in DNIM 2022 show their strong determination and excitement on each track.

Hand in hand towards the finish line.

A foreign athlete shares happy moment with her family after finishing the race. Many athletes sign up to run in groups with their families and friends.

An injured athlete is medically assisted by volunteers after reaching the finish line.

Many athletes sign up to run in groups with their families and friends.

The Hue Runners athlete excitedly receives a medal after completing the lap.

Reporting by TRUONG KY – Translating by A.THU