Distance: 11.1km | Elevation gain 320m
Start time: 9:00, Saturday, 11-01-2025
Departure to start: 7:30 (last bus), big new road behind Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau Hotel – Google maps
Wave starts will be used. If you want to run fast, make sure you are in wave 1.
Start location: Phieng Canh village’s sport ground (Sân vận động bản Phiêng Cành), Tan Lap Commune, Moc Chau – Google maps
Finish location: The heart-shaped tea hill (Đồi chè Trái tim) – Google maps
CUT-OFF: 12:00 at CP Na Ka – 15:00 at FINISH
Age restriction: 10km entrants must be at least 18 years old on race day
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.
BRING your luggage tag (given at the race pack collection), we will staple it for you.
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.
Course description
This run is the perfect introduction to trail running. The start line is surrounded by beautiful hills and orchards, making it one of the most beautiful start areas of all Topas races.
From here, you will follow a flat trail to the pretty Hmong village of Phieng Canh, with its traditional houses and welcoming locals. A small climb will then bring you to a beautiful, remote valley to run through blossom trees, then through the famous Na Ka orchards.
Your final small climb through a rocky landscape leads you toward the famed VTM finish line in the Heart Shaped Tea Hill. At the finish you can enjoy the party atmosphere, great food and beautiful views together with your fellow runners!
