Nearly 4,300 runners to compete at Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La

Nearly 4,300 Vietnamese and foreign runners will race up to 70km on trails through orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau district in the northern mountain province of Son La on April 24 after a suspension triggered by COVID-19.
Nearly 4,300 runners to compete at Vietnam Trail Marathon in Son La ảnh 1Runners race through plum blossom in Moc Chau, Son La (File photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)– Nearly 4,300 Vietnamese and foreign runners will race up to 70km on trailsthrough orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chaudistrict in the northern mountain province of Son La on April 24 after a suspensiontriggered by COVID-19.

The men’s 70kmrace will see the participation of Quang Nguyen and two French runners ofGaetan Morizur and Valentin Orange.

In the 70kmfemale battle, reigning champion Nguyen Thi Duong will be competing with Tra Myand Axelle de Feraudy of France, along with Ha Thi Hau.

Some celebrities will also join the races,including singer Duc Tuan, Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy and writer TrangHa.

The writer willalso compete at the 70km race of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon slated forAugust 27-29 in Sa Pa of Lao Cai northern province and the Vietnam JungleMarathon on October 16 in Pu Luong, Thanh Hoa.

All the eventsare organised by Topas Travel, which has operated in Vietnam since 1990.

Part of everylong distance (21km-70km) registration goes direct to charity.

Close to 700 million VND (about 30,400 USD)will be distributed to local projects to help children and families indifficult backgrounds in Moc Chau./.
VNA

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