The event attracted more than 530 runners from 23 organisations and clubs across the province, who competed in five distances – 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km and 25km – for both men and women.

At 6:30 a.m., following the opening ceremony, runners in the 25km race set off to tackle the event’s longest and most challenging course. Starting at the Chieng An ward People’s Committee grounds, the route passed through Nam Nghe hamlet, the Phieng Nieu hamlet football field and lush green coffee hills before returning to the starting point for the finish.

At 7:30 a.m., runners in the remaining distances set off in succession. The 5km race started at the former Nam hamlet cultural house and finished at the top of a coffee hill; the 10km race began at the hilltop; the 15km race started at the Phieng Nieu hamlet football field in the former Chieng Den commune; and the 20km race began at the Phieng Nghe hamlet cultural house in the former Chieng Den commune. The finish line for all distances was at the gate of the Chieng An ward People’s Committee.

With determination, the runners prepared thoroughly by building their fitness, familiarising themselves with the terrain and bringing the necessary equipment to ensure safety and achieve their best possible results.

Favourable weather and thorough preparations by the organising committee helped ensure the race ran safely. Aid stations were set up along the routes to provide drinking water, coffee and fruit, while police officers and medical staff stood ready to assist runners. Large numbers of local residents also turned out to cheer on the participants, encouraging them to push on and complete their races.

This year’s event was held in conjunction with the launch of a campaign encouraging every resident to choose at least one suitable sport for regular practice, with the aim of promoting physical exercise and sports among the public.

At the end of the race, the organising committee presented 10 first, 10 second, 10 third and 40 consolation prizes to male and female runners across the five distances, along with two special awards for the oldest and youngest participants.