The athletes competed in the men's 5,000m and the women's 2,500m. According to the Organising Committee, this year's tournament saw an increase in both the number and quality of athletes.

The activity was in response to the campaigns "All people take exercise following the example of great Uncle Ho", "Each student practices a sport" and "10,000 steps for health every day" launched by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

At the end of the tournament, the Organising Committee awarded two first, four second, four third and six consolation prizes to the winners.