The VJM 25KM - Jungle Run
IMPORTANT: Read the RACE RULES HERE.
Distance: 24.8km | Elevation gain 950m
Start time: 7:00, Saturday, 2025 race date is to be updated
Start location: Leo village’s football field (Thanh Lam Commune, Ba Thuoc District) – Google maps
(Our crew will be on hand to advise independent drivers at the start area)
CUT-OFF: 13:00 at CP7 – 15:30 at CP8 – 20:00 at FINISH
Finish location: Ban Hang Race Village (Phu Le Commune, Quan Hoa District) – Google maps
Age Restriction: Open to experienced runners at least 18 years old on race day
Course description
The start area is in beautiful Ban Don. Runners will first enjoy a loop around the ethnic minority houses here, before heading onto single track trail down into a valley where golden rice fields are surrounded by mountains.
You will then take a trail north, deeper into the Nature Reserve on a section with lots of runnable trails and stunning views. This section is exclusive to 25k runners only.
You will then reach Kho Muong village, where you will be rewarded with a loop around the now famous rice fields here ringed with vertical, jungled limestone cliffs.
During October, the colours of the rice fields are at their very best, so the knockout views of vibrant rice paddies and jungle-clad mountains will make all but the most fiercely competitive stop for a photo opportunity!
We will also have a photographer, so be sure to look at your trail running best here.
From here, you will face the longest climb of your race. The trail here rises up through old jungle, providing shade, plus great sounds and a true feeling of being immersed in nature.
After fueling up at the checkpoint at the top, you will run along a short hilly tarmac section with yet more incredible views.
After descending, the finishing stretch of trail crosses some bamboo and wood bridges and a few picturesque streams.
For many people, this final part is the best section of the whole route – including all parts of the 70k!
This brings you to Ban Hang Race Village, where a well deserved meal and the finish party await.
Finish Bag
Handing in your bag: 01 bag/01 runner at the START LINE
Please prepare your own bag. Bags must be sealed/closed.
Do not include valuables – the organiser cannot be held responsible for any loss.
ATTACH your luggage tag (given at the race pack collection) on your finish bag before bringing it to the start line.
Picking up your bag after the race: at the FINISH
Note: no individual requests for bag transfers can be facilitated. ALL bags are moved together.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Top 3 VJM Runners will have mandatory kit inspections.
Other kit inspections are carried out at random, including at the start line.
Lack of mandatory kit will result in disqualification (DSQ) or time penalty.
Refusal of kit check = DSQ
Please note we disqualified runners at every event in the past year for lacking kit. Be prepared and carry what you need.
VJM 25km is a 1-point qualifying race for ITRA, an ITRA National League race, and a 20K UTMB Index race.