HANOI, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The 2018 Manulife Danang International Marathon will take place in Vietnam's central Danang city on Aug. 12, with the participation of some 5,000 runners.

The marathon has four categories: 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km, according to its organizers.

The annual event, first held in 2013, is considered one of the top three marathons in Southeast Asia.