(VNF) - More than 5,000 athletes and tourists will race this Sunday in the annual Manulife Da Nang International Marathon, one of the biggest sport events in central Vietnam.

The event's key goal is promoting healthy lifestyle (source: webthethao.com)

The race’s organisers said that this year’s race will offer four categories: full marathon (42km), half marathon (21km), a 10km run and a 5km run.

The marathon will prelude the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Da Nang, which will take place on November 5-11.

The race promises to give runners a memorable experience, as Da Nang is famous for its various scenic sights, such as pristine beaches, magnificent mountains, poetic Han’s river.

The event is also a platform connecting people who share common hobby and motto (source: rundanang.com)

The event will include a charitable fundraising to help those in need. All the money raised will be given to support the following organizations:

- Association for the support of Danang Handicapped and Orphans
- DaNang Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin
- Disabled Person Organization of Danang City
- DaNang Village of Hope
- DaNang Table tennis club for disabled persons