(baosonla.vn) - As part of the activities celebrating the announcement of the establishment of Moc Chau town, on the morning of January 11th, in Moc Chau district, the Vietnam Trail Marathon 2025 officially kicked off with the participation of more than 3,100 athletes from many countries and territories around the world.
The athletes participating in the 70km race were excited before the start.
At the Muong Thanh Moc Chau Hotel, precisely at 5:00 AM, the athletes registered for the 70km race set off. This is a long-distance race that demands endurance and high determination from the athletes.
The athletes were excited before the start of the race.
Prepare the necessary items.
The athletes start the 70km race.
Determined to conquer the trails, passing through many places with beautiful natural scenery, peaceful villages, grasslands, tea hills, and plum blossom valleys on the beautiful plateau, the athletes have prepared thoroughly in terms of physical fitness, knowledge of the terrain, and equipped with necessary items for the race to ensure safety and the highest possible performance.
The athletes participated in the 42 km event.
The athletes start the 42 km race.
The athletes start the 42 km race.
Next, at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, athletes will participate in the 42 km and 21 km races, starting from the Muong Thanh Moc Chau Hotel. At 9:00 AM, athletes will compete in the 10 km race, starting from Phieng Canh village, and the 5 km race, starting from Na Ka plum valley, Pa Khen sub-district, Moc Chau Farm Town; the finish line for each stage is the Heart-shaped Tea Hill, in Moc Chau Farm Town.
The weather this morning in Moc Chau was very cold, around 10 degrees Celsius, with no rain, favorable for the athletes to compete. The organizers set up many support stations, providing water, fruit, and medical staff to ensure the safety and convenience of the athletes throughout the race. Along each leg of the race, a large crowd of people cheered, providing motivation and encouragement for the athletes to reach the finish line.
With its peaceful and picturesque green meadows, each distance offers exciting challenges and experiences for the athletes. The race is considered one of the most beautiful trail running routes in Vietnam. In particular, along the routes, athletes can experience and explore the daily life of ethnic minority villages, creating unforgettable impressions for all participants.
A large number of athletes participated in the competition.
The athletes started their race in the Na Ka plum valley.
Young athletes participate in the competition.
The race attracted many foreign athletes.
Source: Son La Newspaper