An overview of the opening ceremony of the "The Colours of the Wild Cherry Blossoms" running race in 2026.
A challenging race route.
Runners competed in men’s and women’s categories, divided into two age groups - from 14 to 45 years old and from 46 years old and above, over a distance of 5 kilometres. The race route featured many dirt roads, slopes, and winding sections, starting from Curve No. 1 in Hua Chien hamlet, passing the Hua Chien hamlet cultural house, winding along forests and cultivated fields of local residents, and finishing in Cat Linh hamlet.
The runners start the race.
The runners conquer a challenging race route.
At the end of the race, the Organising Committee awarded four first, eight second, 12 third, and 64 consolation prizes to winners in the men’s and women’s categories by age group. Special prizes were also presented to the oldest male and female runners.
A runner accelerates towards the finish line.
Students cheer on the runners crossing the finish line.
The first-place winners receive prizes.
The organising committee awards prizes to the oldest male and female participants in the race.
The running race was organised to promote the image of ‘to day’ (wild cherry blossom) - a signature flower of the highland Cat Linh hamlet, Muong La commune, contributing to the development of eco-tourism and community-based tourism, while also spreading the physical training and sports movement and improving public health.
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