On October 19, at Hoang Mai Stadium in Hanoi, the X-Run Training Camp – held as part of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2025 – officially took place with the participation of carefully selected pacers.
From nearly 300 registered runners, the Organizing Committee selected 34 outstanding candidates based on rigorous criteria, including race performance, experience, discipline, and a strong desire to become inspirational pacers.
During the training camp, participants received comprehensive instruction on pace control techniques, energy distribution strategies, and maintaining consistent race rhythm. Both individual and group sessions were designed in accordance with international training curricula and delivered under the direct guidance of experts from Xtep. They were also equipped with and experienced the high-performance Xtep 160X 7.0 racing shoes, engineered to optimize every stride under competitive conditions.
The 2025 edition of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2025 marks another significant milestone in the recruitment and professional training of pacers – individuals who play a crucial role in supporting runners to achieve their race goals.
For the first time, the race has introduced the X-Run Training Camp, a structured and professional pacer development program led by internationally accredited coaches from Xtep, the event’s exclusive apparel sponsor and technical partner.
With extensive experience supporting numerous prestigious marathons across China and the region, the X-Run Training Camp delivers an intensive and structured curriculum aimed at standardizing quality and enhancing the professionalism of the pacer team. The program also creates valuable opportunities for Vietnamese runners to exchange knowledge and learn directly from international experts.
The X-Run Training Camp is a dedicated training initiative designed specifically for pacers and elite runners. It equips participants with professional pacing knowledge and techniques, strengthens pace control and endurance management, and simulates real race-day conditions. Through this comprehensive preparation, pacers build confidence and elevate their leadership capabilities to effectively guide the running community on race day at the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2025.
The program represents a new milestone for Vietnam’s running community, reaffirming the race’s pioneering role in fostering sustainable development and connecting Vietnamese runners with the global marathon movement through the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race.
“Pacers are not merely timekeepers – they are leaders on the course. Their professionalism and consistency directly shape the experience and performance of thousands of runners,” shared Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Tri, representative of DHA Vietnam, the owner and organizer of the Heritage Marathon series.
With the support of professionally trained pacers meeting international standards, runners can confidently conquer every kilometer, stay on target with their race goals, and fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a world-class marathon – where Hanoi is not only a destination for Vietnamese runners but also a symbol of global sporting connection through the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race.
Last year, the race attracted 18,000 participants, ranking among the marathons with the largest and most vibrant running communities in Vietnam.
