The meet & greet event took place at Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake today, connecting the event organizers with Vietnam’s running community, and highlights a chain of events leading up to the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 which is scheduled for the upcoming November 3rd.

In 2024, the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race is the 10th installment of the prestigious Standard Chartered Marathon global series. This event is selected as a highlight event to celebrate Standard Chartered’s 120 year presence in Vietnam. Not only is it the pride of the organizers, but the marathon will also put Vietnam on the global marathon map.

The Meet & Greet with Vietnam’s Running Community welcomed special guest of honour Dr. Jose Viñals – Chairman of Standard Chartered Group – in his first ever visit to Vietnam. The visit by Standard Chartered’s top man is testament to Standard Chartered’s long term commitment to Vietnam, as well as elevating Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race to the ranks of world class marathon tracks, bringing Vietnam’s hidden charms and distinct culture to the world.

The meet & greet also allowed the organizers to report its progress in preparation for the 2024 season to representatives from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Vietnam Athletic Federation, partners, media outlets, as well as athletes and members of Vietnam’s running community.

With the message of “Run Together, Go Further,” the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 wants to spread the desire for every athletes to break through their own limits, bringing forth a community that is healthy, developed and prosperous. Until now, the organizers have completed track measurement and testing. The tracks are creatively designed to connect Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks so runners, especially those coming from overseas, to immerse themselves in the capital’s deep cultural heritage in is most beautiful time of year.

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 will have new start and finish points – the walking street on Tran Nhan Tong, centering around Thong Nhat Park and Thien Quang lake – ensuring compliance from the Hanoi People’s Committee as well as leaving room for more athletes to register, a number which increases daily. The area around Tran Nhan Tong walking street, Thong Nhat Park and Thien Quang lake is the most optimal location to host tens of thousands of athletes for the years to come, while also able to provide the right conditions for medical care and post-recovery for participants.

At the meet & greet, one of the key agenda was also announced. An MOU on cooperation and involvement from Bach Mai Hanoi Hospital was signed, making them the event’s Medical Provider to the event organized by DHA Vietnam. Vietnam’s most comprehensive and leading general hospital officially takes on the task of providing medical service, assisting in the safe organization and guaranteeing the well-being of all participants.

Professor, Doctor Nguyen Tri, DHA’s CEO said: “Aiming to ‘Create Hanoi’s Cultural and Sporting Heritage with Every Step’ with DHA Vietnam’s dedication – the organizers and Standard Chartered Vietnam – the event’s main sponsor – will build Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race as a launching pad, elevating the marathon to new heights, making it a symbol of the capital, a cultural and sporting event of world caliber, thereby promoting the country and people of Vietnam, bringing the best of its culture and tourism of the capital to the world.”

Dr. Jose Viñals – Standard Chartered Group’s Chairman affirms: “We’re proud to be the main sponsor of Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage, a reputable sporting event which highlights Hanoi’s diverse cultural heritage. This event aligns with Standard Chartered’s values, being one of the longest-running world bank in Vietnam, and it also proves our long term commitment to Vietnam. We hope to make Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race a community sporting event, connecting all parts of society to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle.” Marking the special occation, the organizers also launched a Super Special Offer for only 3 days, from June 26th to 28th, 2024. Runners registering in groups (five or more) will receive a special discount, upon which a further 10% reduction will be applied when payment is made through a Standard Chartered card. This is a wonderful chance for athletes to take part in the 10th instalment of the prestigious Marathon global series for an optimal price.

Details of the special offer will be updated on the tournament’s official fanpage and website.

Continuing the event, on July 7th, 2024; Standard Chartered Bank will announce an community program, one which promotes the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race by the name “For a Greener Vietnam Forest Challenge.” This is an activity to mark Standard Chartered’s 120 years presence in Vietnam. It challenges the running community to break through their own personal limits and take part in planting 12,000 trees throughout the country’s forests. For each photo or video uploaded by the user, 1 tree will be donated by the bank towards the “For a Greener Vietnam Forest Challenge.”