It is reported that more than 6,000 local and foreign runners participated in the 2km-long race.  The winner was awarded with 3 million VND, whilst the runner-up took home 2 million VND and the third place winner received 1 million VND.

The event is a social action sporting activity which an aim to appeal for the whole community to join efforts to make Da Nang beaches more beautiful and cleaner.  In addition, it will help to encourage people to do more physical exercise and to strengthen community cohesion.

Last December, around 9,000 runners raced in the 1st Barefoot Run on the My Khe Beach.

From Da Nang Newspaper