The event will feature the greenest course in the Read Marathon series, running through more than 75,000 hectares of mangrove forest and alongside Can Gio beach.
Organizers are offering relatively affordable prices for all four distances.
During the Super Early Bird phase from March 20 to 31, bibs are priced at VND330,000 ($12.54) for 5km, VND450,000 ($17.11) for 10km, VND600,000 ($22.81) for 21km and VND790,000 ($30.03) for 42km.
| Distance | Super Early Bird (March 20-31) | Early Bird (April 1-7) | Regular (April 8-16) | Late (April 17-23) |
| 5km | VND330,000 ($12.54) | VND480,000 ($18.25) | VND680,000 ($25.85) | VND850,000 ($32.31) |
| 10km | VND450,000 ($17.11) | VND660,000 ($25.09) | VND880,000 ($33.45) | VND990,000 ($37.63) |
| 21km | VND600,000 ($22.81) | VND850,000 ($32.31) | VND1,080,000 ($33.45) | VND1,250,000 ($47.52) |
| 42km | VND790,000 ($30.03) | VND960,000 ($36.49) | VND1,290,000 ($41.05) | VND1,490,000 ($56.64) |
Prices will increase in later sales phases. Runners can register here.
As with other Read Marathon races, organizers are offering discounts for large groups. Teams of 20-50 runners receive a 5% discount; 10% for groups of 51-100; 15% for 101-500; 20% for 501-1,000; and 25% for groups exceeding 1,000 participants.
Can Gio is around 50 km from downtown HCMC. Before HCMC’s merger with Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Binh Duong, it was the only part of the city with a natural coastline.
The district is known for its fresh air and rich biodiversity, and is often described as the city’s “green lung.”
Rung Sac Road, which runs through a UNESCO biosphere reserve, will be part of the race course of ReadMarathon in Can Gio. Photo by Thanh Tung |
The launch of the race reflects a global trend of nature-based running events. A 2019 study on motivations for joining small and medium-sized marathons in Thailand found that runners often took part in search of peace and mental healing. This demand is even more evident at races held near forests or the sea.
Participants will also have a chance to run through Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio, a 2,870-hectare project positioned as an ecological coastal mega-urban area combining resort, commercial and tourism functions under ESG++ standards.
Organizers said operations are being planned to optimize the experience for a field of 5,000 runners. Transportation and accommodation plans will be announced soon.
According to organizers, beyond competition, the race is designed as an experiential journey. Runners can combine the event with activities such as exploring the mangrove forest, visiting the beach and enjoying local cuisine during the four-day April 30-May 1 holiday.
Read Marathon, launched in 2019, is Vietnam’s largest running series. It has been held in destinations such as Quy Nhon, Hue, Ha Long, Da Nang and Hai Phong, attracting an average of 10,000 runners per event.
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