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Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014: Trail Running Amidst Pristine Rice Fields and Mountains

The RunSociety TeamBy The RunSociety TeamFebruary 20, 2014Updated:March 12, 20163 Mins Read
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Following the success of the first Vietnam Mountain Marathon in 2013, the event is set to return this year on 20 September.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014: Trail Running Amidst Pristine Rice Fields and Mountains

Breathtaking Mountain Views

It offers unique trail runs of 21km, 42km and 70km in the stunning rice terrace-clad mountains surrounding Sapa. September is the most beautiful time of year to visit these northern hills – the rice fields will be bursting with colour and the harvest season will be in full swing.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014: Trail Running Amidst Pristine Rice Fields and Mountains

With an expected field of 400 runners, this will be the largest mountain marathon ever seen in Vietnam. Competitors from Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Denmark, Hong Kong, Brunei, England, and Switzerland have already signed up.

Vietnam’s Ly A Song, winner of the 2013 21km race, is set to return to defend his title, while Simon Grimstrup of Denmark will be looking to keep his 70km crown.

Set in the beautiful mountain ranges of Hoang Lien National Park, runners can expect an extraordinary adventure along twisting, buffalo-beaten trails. The route will take them across bamboo bridges and through small villages where colorfully dressed ethnic minorities will be out in force to cheer them on.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014: Trail Running Amidst Pristine Rice Fields and Mountains

Running For Sapa Children

Every entry fee for the event includes a US$20 donation to Sapa O’Chau, which runs a variety of local projects, including its own school with over 70 students. Many ethnic minority kids from the villages surrounding Sapa have limited access to educational opportunities beyond the age of 10. Even before that, many drop out of school to help their families.

There is a clear need to enhance the educational opportunities of ethnic minority youths in Sapa. Runners can help make this happen through their participation in the Vietnam Mountain Marathon.

Additional 10KM Fun Run

This is a pristine corner of Vietnam that is usually completely closed to all but the few ethnic minority people who live there, so running in the area will be a true privilege for all involved. The 2014 event also features a 10km fun run on 21 September. This will be a great opportunity for more people to get a taste of off-road running.

Starting and finishing in Sapa town, the fun run promises to attract plenty of running talent from the local minority groups who will be keen to show the international contingent how it’s done.

The Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 will be held on 20 September. Registration ends 20 August or until fully booked.

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