Emotional moments at VM Hue finish line

Tran Viet Quoc Binh, a 42-km runner, holds a piece of paper with handwritten words saying: "For my kids, Nguyet Minh and Quoc Minh, happy birthday."

The VnExpress Marathon Hue race day was his two children's birthday.

Son Dang (R) gets down on one knee to propose to his partner, Than Viet Hung, in front of the finish line.

The couple hold hands then run forward.

Two boys hug each other after crossing the finish line of the 5 km distance.

A couple in purple, Hue's signature color, celebrate after completing the 42 km distance.

A group of athletes run toward the finish line holding hands.

Viet Ha (L, 3rd) carried a kite throughout the last kitometers.

The couple of 42 km distance hug each other at the finish line.

Do Dang Truong (L) in traditional ao dai finishes the race with his wife and son, also in traditional Hue clothes.

Nguyen Nguyen Truong (L) gives his girlfriend a kiss to cheer her up after finishing the 21 km distance together.

A runner jumps up at the finish line.

The last group of 42 km distance runners reach the finish line before COT (cut-off time). A group of organizers are behind to support them.