Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
In her opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thi Thu Ha emphasized that in the process of building and developing a cultured, civilized, modern, and happy capital city, Hanoi has always considered the health of its people as a crucial foundation. The city focuses on developing the physical education and sports movement, improving health, and promoting the role of community sports events in connecting, inspiring, and creating conditions for people to maintain an active lifestyle.
The city also encourages and facilitates the participation of businesses, social organizations, educational institutions, and sports clubs in developing the movement. In particular, the enthusiastic response of the people is a crucial factor in spreading a healthy lifestyle within each family and community, creating positive changes for society.
Over five seasons, the race has attracted an increasing number of athletes and the running community. This year alone saw participation from athletes from 57 countries and territories. This scale demonstrates the growing connection the race has with the running community both domestically and internationally. “The value of the race lies not only in its scale or competitive achievements, but also in its ability to inspire, connect communities, and encourage many people to maintain their exercise habits even after the event ends. Through this, the race gradually creates lasting value for the health, mental well-being, and community cohesion of the people. The city acknowledges and highly appreciates the efforts of Techcombank , Sunrise Events Vietnam, and their partners in committing to continue implementing practical initiatives, promoting exercise, improving community health, and creating values with lasting impact,” emphasized Vice President Vu Thi Thu Ha.
Hanoi will continue to support and encourage every citizen of the capital city to proactively exercise and train physically, spreading a healthy lifestyle within their families and communities, contributing to positive changes for the entire society.
Contributing to building a modern, dynamic, and culturally rich Hanoi.
In the context of Vietnam's goal of becoming a high-income developed country, Hanoi is not only the capital but also an economic powerhouse expected to become an effective regional and global connectivity hub. Hanoi focuses not only on economic indicators but, more importantly, on the quality of life, public health, and cultural strength of the nation, in line with the spirit of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture and some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of people's health – a pillar of sustainable development.
The Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon is a symbolic race of the city, transcending the meaning of a typical sporting event to contribute to building a new symbol of a modern, dynamic, livable, and culturally rich Hanoi. Each step not only helps spread the spirit of healthy living but also connects heritage with the future, promotes the image of the capital to international friends, and creates further impetus for the development of the economy, culture, tourism, and services – sectors that are increasingly playing a crucial role in the nation's competitiveness.
After 5 years of organization, the Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon has attracted more than 54,000 athletes from 57 countries and territories, having a strong international influence and reach, contributing to promoting the cultural values and heritage of Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general, and making a positive contribution to the economy. By 2025, the economic impact is estimated to reach US$13.7 million, equivalent to more than VND 350 billion, through tourism, accommodation, trade and services.
Dr. Jens Lottner, CEO of Techcombank, shared: “A cohesive society, a rich culture, and healthy citizens will be the foundation of sustainable development. That is also the consistent spirit of the Marathon.”
Techcombank has been pursuing the Hanoi International Tournament for the past 5 years. Techcombank is proud to be a partner with Hanoi City in building a truly meaningful tournament, making a positive contribution to public health, economic and cultural life, and the image of the capital city in particular and Vietnam in general on the international stage.”
The 5th Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon marks a significant milestone, from its organizational scale to its accompanying activities, from improvements to the athlete experience according to international standards to meaningful cultural initiatives and charitable activities.
The exhibition “One Hanoi. A Million Steps Forward” – a first-of-its-kind initiative – attracted over 3,000 entries, showcasing impressive images of life, people, culture, heritage, and the contemporary rhythm of Hanoi through the lenses of photographers nationwide. From September 26, 2026, thousands of domestic and international visitors came to admire the exhibition at the historic Ho Guom Lake area, contributing to spreading the unique beauty of Hanoi and helping the community to more deeply appreciate the positive and humane values of life.
“Over the past five seasons, we have donated more than 20 billion VND to sports development and social welfare activities. In particular, in the fifth season, we are introducing the exhibition initiative “One Hanoi. A Million Steps Forward” to celebrate the beauty of the thousand-year-old capital, preserve love and pride for Hanoi, and strengthen the connection between the capital and its people and international friends,” said Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu, Marketing Director of Techcombank.
At the Opening Ceremony, Techcombank representatives also donated 7 billion VND to social welfare programs, further fulfilling their commitment to community development alongside the goal of improving health, quality of life, and creating sustainable values for the future.
The online race "Run for the Future of Vietnamese Children" previously successfully raised 5 billion VND in just 11 days, becoming one of the fastest-spreading crowdfunding programs associated with the season. The entire amount was donated to the Touch Love Charity Fund to support disadvantaged children nationwide through practical healthcare, education, and welfare programs.
In conjunction with the season, Techcom Life is participating for the first time and becoming the main sponsor of Techcombank KIDS RUN, taking place on October 3rd for children aged 5 to 14. This program is part of a series of meaningful community activities.
Techcom Life's initiative aims to encourage children to develop exercise habits, improve their physical fitness, and build an active lifestyle from a young age.
On October 4th, more than 14,500 athletes from 57 countries and territories will gather in Hanoi to continue the story of an international-scale running event, created from love for the capital city and the spirit of "Running for a Superior Vietnam".
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