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The 2017 edition of the Danang International Marathon marked a 5 years milestone with almost 7000 runners joining the race. Only two months since that day but many of our runners are fully recovered and already looking forward to run there again, as well as the organizer!

One of the race’s highlights is the race course itself; how stunning it is to see the sun rising up on the seaside, the city waking up while crossing the different bridges that characterizes the city.

The Manulife Da Nang International Marathon is an annual event held in Da Nang’s coastline. This is the first professional Marathon in Vietnam certified by IAAF - AIMS. The number of participants racing the event each year demonstrates the success of this race.

Here are a couple of reasons why Da Nang should be in your must-race marathon list:

Da Nang has one of the most scenic marathon race courses in region.

Dennis Zaborac, a naval advisor during the Vietnam War. The last time he ran in Vietnam was 42 years ago, and it was not a marathon. It was a midnight sprint to a sandbagged bunker. There was always a feeling that because he left Vietnam so quickly, he still left something behind. This is the reason why Dennis decided to go back and run the 2015 Danang International Marathon

The humidity and high temperature are tough for every runner since the start line. The first notable thing after the start for Dennis was a large number of photographers who lined the course...

Say Hi with a Smile! Danang people are kind, warm and friendly. Although they may lack of English skill, they will try to communicate with you through body language and give you the best support that they can. Don't forget to return with a smile.