More than 4,200 athletes conquer Moc Chau flower season route

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Son La - The Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM 2026) held in Moc Chau attracted more than 4,200 athletes from 48 countries and territories.

The race takes place in 2 days, January 30 and 31, organized by Thao Nguyen Ward People's Committee in coordination with Phu Thinh Co., Ltd. (Topas Travel).

Các vận động viên nhận số thứ tự và xuất phát ở cự ly 70km. Ảnh: Nhật Minh
Athletes receive registration numbers and start in the 70km distance. Photo: Nhat Minh

At VTM 2026, male and female athletes compete in distances including: 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 70km.

Diverse running routes take athletes across green tea hills, peach gardens, rose gardens, blooming mustard flowers and the original Hang Tau village.

Thereby, bringing a unique experience amidst majestic nature and local cultural identity.

Các vận động viên cự ly 70km băng qua cánh đồng hoa cải Mộc Châu. Ảnh: Nhật Minh
Athletes of the 70km distance cross the Moc Chau mustard flower field. Photo: Nhat Minh

Mr. Yuzuru Ogura (Japan), participating in the 21km distance, shared: "The track is very beautiful, people are friendly. I am really happy and will definitely return to participate in the 42km distance next season.

According to the Organizing Committee, VTM 2026 has high professional quality, professional and methodical organization. Many runners assess this as one of the most beautiful running routes in Vietnam, especially when Moc Chau is in the flower season.

Các vận động viên chạy qua đồi hoa đào và được sự chào đón nồng nhiệt của người dân và học sinh Mộc Châu. Ảnh: Nhật Minh
Athletes run through peach blossom hills and are warmly welcomed by people and students of Moc Chau. Photo: Nhat Minh

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Van, Chairman of Thao Nguyen Ward People's Committee, said that the race is organized annually to promote the sports movement, and at the same time contribute to spreading the image of Moc Chau prairie to domestic and international friends.

Vận động viên nam nhất cự ly 21km và nữ nhất cự ly 42km. Ảnh: Nhật Minh
Male athletes won the 21km distance and female athletes won the 42km distance. Photo: Nhat Minh

At the end of the competition events, the Organizing Committee awarded the First, Second, Third prizes and excellent rankings in each distance for the men's and women's events, closing the season with many beautiful imprints in the colorful Moc Chau plateau.

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