Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam), together with the organizer of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race, has launched “3F – Fun Fit Fest” under the message “Breaking limits and spreading good things together.” The program is one of the sideline activities of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race and is open to all Vietnamese people.

Running from 1 October to 4 November 2025, the initiative aims to build a healthier community every day. Participants can join based on their own capacity and schedule, exercising and sharing the sports spirit on social media. Using the vRace mobile app, they can choose from three sports: running, walking, or cycling. Each valid kilometer logged on vRace will be converted into VND3,000 for the Will to Live Fund, supporting people with disabilities to start businesses through the “Digital Business Startups” program.

Participants can also post photos of their activities on Facebook with the required hashtags: #StandardCharteredVN #ButPhaVuonXa #StandardCharteredMarathon #SCHM2025 #FunFitFest #Ngayhoivuikhoetructuyen #NghiLucSong NghiLucSong (this format applies to any sport or exercise). Each valid post will be counted once and converted into VND 20,000 for the Fund.

Ms. Trinh Nhu Quynh, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, shared: “When participating in ‘Fun Fit Fest,’ you are not only marking your own breakthrough milestone, but also helping to spread and encourage the sporting spirit, improving both the physical and mental health of the entire community by sharing your training efforts on social media. At the same time, you also join hands with us to support people with disabilities under the Will to Live Fund to start businesses. We are very passionate about this program and believe it will receive strong support from the community.”

Will to Live is a social enterprise established in 2008. The organization aims to support people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups to integrate into society through free IT vocational training and job creation, helping them live independently and self-reliantly. Will to Live has trained more than 1,560 students, with 70% of them employed after graduation, contributing to sustainable development and social justice in Vietnam.

The Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2025, the 10th race in the globally recognized Standard Chartered Marathon series, will take place on 9 November 2025 at Quan Ngua Sports Palace, Hanoi. Standard Chartered is the main sponsor of the race, reaffirming its long-term commitment to Vietnam after more than 120 years of presence in the country. The race fosters a strong sporting spirit and builds sustainable community connections, creating a vibrant playground for running enthusiasts - from professional athletes and disabled athletes to international runners and the expat community in Vietnam.

(*) See details on the rules and how to participate in the program here: https://fun-fit-test-tnc.pdf