VJM 10KM Trail Run

With a convenient start and finish location right in the heart of our VJM race village, just a few hours from Hanoi, this stunning route offers a high percentage of runnable trail through much of Pu Luong Nature Reserve’s most breathtaking scenery.

From the start line, a fast downhill through beautiful rice terraces leads to the first climb. The cooling shade of the lush jungle canopy together with the sounds of nature and a fairly gentle gradient make this a beautiful uphill section.  

Over the top of the climb, you’ll be rewarded with an awesome downhill through the forest. Breaks in the trees offer magical views of a broad rice valley, surrounded by lofty, deep green mountains and dotted with picturesque villages. This section is dreamlike territory for trail lovers.  

Now down in the valley, a long section of flat running through a series of small villages awaits. You will race along a beautiful riverbank, cross bamboo bridges, follow babbling streams and run among local ethnic houses. The route takes you through paddy fields surrounded by the stunning Pu Luong mountains – the views here are incredible and much of the running is on fast trail.   

A final climb through bird song-filled jungle awaits. You will then emerge from the tropical trees and be rewarded with a view of one of the area’s most expansive rice terrace landscapes. The route guides you through this jaw-dropping scenery to the finish line.  

Back in our race village, you can enjoy music and the delicious finisher buffet feast that VJM has become famous for.