Impressive international Marathon on Moc Chau Plateau

Today April 24, in Moc Chau district, Son La province, nearly 4,300 athletes from 48 countries and regions participating in the Vietnam Trail Marathon in 2021 ran together on the steep mountain passes together. I enter the nature and the daily life of this beautiful highland people.

From early in the morning, the athletes had focused on warm-up … … and starting with the determination to finish in the shortest possible time. This is the third consecutive year, the Vietnam Trail International Marathon was held in Moc Chau. In this tournament, the athletes will run together on many different terrains. Stretching through the green tea hills, along with the plum valleys Phieng Canh, Na Ka, Mu Ne … From flat, gentle terrain to steep and bumpy slopes through plum gardens, peach orchards … Through pristine villages with friendly and hospitable people. Every run of athletes brings them to unexpected discoveries … With memorable experiences, bold colors of nature and people here. Vietnam Trail Marathon 2021 is an opportunity for athletes to exchange, learn, exercise … … connecting local and international cultures … At the same time, creating a highlight for Moc Chau tourism through international sports and tourism events … This year’s run also attracted a large number of child athletes. Today’s weather in Moc Chau district is hot … … but does not lower the enthusiasm of athletes. Athletes running at distances of 5km, 10km, 21km, 42km and 70km start at different points, complete towards the same destination as Heart Tea Hill (Moc Chau Farm Town). Every year, the tournament is held during the plum blossom season (January). This year, due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, it takes place 3 months later, but at the right time when the plum season is ripe. The leader of Moc Chau district said that from the success of the Marathon in the fruit season, in the coming years, the district may coordinate to organize 2 tournaments in a year (in the flower and fruit season). Thus, the number of tourists to Moc Chau in the year can increase a lot./.