Around 4,000 athletes to participate in sports tournaments in Quang Tri

The events aim to promote a culture of exercise and competitive sports, while also showcasing the province’s tourism potential and strengths.

On July 22, the Quang Tri Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a meeting with relevant units to prepare for two major events: the “Quang Tri International Marathon 2025” and the “Aqua Warriors Quang Tri 2025” - a swim-run duathlon.

Representative of the Quang Tri Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism delivers remarks at the working session. Photo: M.D

The duathlon, scheduled for August 2, is expected to attract around 1,000 participants, while the marathon, taking place the following day (August 3), is expected to draw approximately 3,000 runners.

Held at the Regal Legend Urban Area in Quang Tri, the duathlon event will begin at 5:30 AM and include a variety of race categories: Olympic Aqua Warriors: 1.5 km swim + 10 km run, Sprint Aqua Warriors: 750 m swim + 5 km run, Junior Aqua Warriors: 300 m swim + 2 km run, Kids Aqua Warriors: 150 m swim + 1 km run, Open Water Swimming: 1.5 km swim

Meanwhile, the marathon will start and finish at Ho Chi Minh Square, offering four distances: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km.

The Quang Tri Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has urged all organizing units to actively share information and coordinate closely to ensure the success of this large-scale event.

Relevant departments, sectors, and localities are also urged to step up efforts in communication and publicity, maintain environmental sanitation before, during, and after the races; and prepare detailed plans for traffic control, medical support, and food safety during the events.

Minh Duc - Ngoc Hai - Lien Ha