With aiming to connect communities both locally and internationally through a mutual passion for running and promoting healthy lifestyles in Myanmar, the 8th Yoma Yangon International Marathon was organized yesterday morning, with the participation of over 11,000 runners, state media reported.
The participants passed through the significant areas of Botahtaung Pagoda, Shwedagon Pagoda and Inya Lake before reaching the end point Event Park.
Together with local sports enthusiasts, runners from Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China, Malaysia and France joined the marathon event.