With the theme "Running on clouds", the marathon is expected to have many participants. (Photo: VOV)

Athletes, male or female, professional or amateur, Vietnamese or overseas, can all compete in the 6, 16, and 26 kilometer categories.

The race, organized by the Vietnam Television Centre in the Central Region – Central Highlands (VTV8) and the Son Tra People’s Committee, aims to promote physical exercise and also raise public awareness on sea and island environmental protection.