Vietnam's HCM City to host its first international marathon

HO CHI MINH CITY, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Some 4,000 Vietnamese and foreign runners have registered for the first-ever Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon on Nov. 26, the municipal Tourism Department announced Wednesday.

The race features a full marathon, a half marathon and a 10km run.

On Nov. 25, children aged 6-14 can take part in a Kid Run.