The organizers of the VPBank Can Tho Music Night Run 2024 on Saturday issued an apology to participants on Sunday for the unsafe situation where they had to navigate through streets shared with cars and motorbikes, causing widespread concerns in the community.

Nguyen Tu Anh, CEO of Nexus Sport Events, the co-organizer of the race alongside the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department of Can Tho City and lender VPBank, admitted that the traffic and lane division for runners and vehicles during the event was not as rigorously enforced as originally planned.

Where road closures and traffic restrictions were necessary, they were not enforced, leading to runners navigating alongside vehicles during rush hours from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday. 

Anh extended a heartfelt apology to the participants on behalf of the organizing committee for the disruption and inconvenience brought about by the traffic issues, which impacted the event experience.

He stated that the organizing committee learned from this experience and is committed to avoiding a repeat in future events. 

The VPBank Can Tho Music Night Run 2024 marked the first time the event had been held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

More than 7,000 participants joined the race’s three main categories, including 5km, 10km, and 21km, alongside a 1.1km route for children.

The tournament debuted as a sports-music festival, integrating running, singing, dancing, and music, along with various other activities.

The event’s route was dotted with water stations, each featuring a street music stage where bands performed continuously throughout the race. 

At the finish line, the largest stage hosted renowned singers and bands.

Additionally, food stalls and spaces showcasing local culture spotlighted the riverine beauty of Can Tho City, which is located about 170km from Ho Chi Minh City and famed for landmarks like Ninh Kieu Wharf and Cai Rang Floating Market.

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