An incident took place on October 15 morning involving the shortage of finisher’s medals for Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2023's various distances.

First and foremost, the Organizing Committee of the Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2023 would like to extend the sincerest apologies to all the runners for the above mentioned incident.

We understand that the medal for completing the race holds a significant meaning for runners, as it is the official recognition of their efforts and dedication throughout the training and competition process.

The Organizing Committee has immediately initiated a thorough investigation into all stages of preparation, transportation, and medal distribution to identify the exact cause of the incident.

Before making further announcements, the Organizing Committee recognizes that it is its committed responsibility for sending these medals to the runners by post as soon as possible after the race.

During the race day, there was also another incident involving a local resident who was out for exercise and experienced a cardiac arrest. The marathon’s Medical Team had promptly provided resuscitation, but unfortunately, the resident did not recover.

The Organizing Committee extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

We would also like to thank the Medical Team for their on-site assistance.

Once again, the Organizing Committee expresses its apology to the runners and thanks for the presence of everyone who contributed to the resounding success of the Hanoi Marathon - Heritage Race 2023!

We look forward to seeing you again in the 2024 race.

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Held annually since 2018, the Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race has become Hanoi’s official race and won recognition to be a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) since 2019, with a running track standardized by AIMS experts and the Vietnam Athletics Federation. The marathon has joined the Age Group Ranking System of Abbott World Marathon Majors. Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race results can be used to qualify at any of the World Six Majors, including the prestigious Boston Marathon.

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Website: https://hanoi.vietnamheritagemarathon.com/en/

Should you have any question about the Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race, please email us at: hanoi.marathon@dhavietnam.vn.

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The Sunset Champion21 and the Heritage Race systems, owned and organized annually by DHA Vietnam, comprises of the Sunset Champion21 Halong in May, the Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race in October, the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon in November and the Can Tho Marathon - A Heritage Race in December.