Marathon

Journalist-runners seen at the Press Marathon 2023. The 2024 season will be held on June 30. Photo of Press Marathon

HÀ NỘI – About 500 journalists are expected to join the third Press Marathon 2024 on June 30 in Ecopark urban residential area in the northern province of Hưng Yên.

The tournament will be held by the Việt Nam ICT Press Club under the Việt Nam Journalists’ Association on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the Việt Nam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925-2024).

The runners will compete in the 5km, 10km and 21.6km events.

Head of the tournament organising committee - journalist Lê Bảo Trung, head of the Science-Technology Department of Dân Trí Newspaper said the tournament aimed to spread the spirit of sportsmanship and promote a healthy lifestyle for reporters.

After the tournament, the Việt Nam ICT Press Club will launch a fund-raising campaign to support disadvantaged children in mountainous areas. VNA/VNS