21km Half Marathon
Distance: 21.5km | Elevation gain 850m
Race Start: 07:00 AM, Saturday, 20-01-2024
Wave starts will be used. If you want to run fast, make sure you are in wave 1.
Start location: Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau Hotel – Google maps
Finish line: The heart-shaped tea hill (Đồi chè Trái tim) – Google maps
CUT-OFF: 11:59 PM (Finish line)
Age restriction: 21km entrants must be at least 18 years old on race day
Course description
With a tough, steep first climb followed by more runnable trail, this half marathon offers a huge variety of trail with orchards, minority villages, jungle, hills (including some very steep climbs!) and broad valleys finishing in a beautiful tea plantation.
Shortly after the start you will climb up through orchards before expansive views of the surrounding hills open up as the trail traverses the mountain side. You’ll soon find yourself in remote backcountry.
At CP1 you will turn off the 42k/70k route and descend into the peaceful village of Phieng Canh where you can expect to share the trails with kids herding cattle. After a tough and technical pair of climbs you will run through the Na Ka valley, famous for its endless plum trees surrounded by mountain peaks.
Finally you will meet back up with the 42km and 70km runners and race to the area’s most beautiful tea plantation and our VTM finish line.
Mandatory Gear
Choose your race distance:
| RACE DISTANCE | Cự ly | EARLY BIRD | Đăng ký Sớm (08/05 – 05/06/2023) | Combo Entry + 3-day Inclusive Package (08/05 – 05/06/2023) | STANDARD FEE | Phí tiêu chuẩn (From | Từ 06/06/2023) | Combo Entry + 3-day Inclusive Package (From | Từ 06/06/2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10km | VND 1,350,000 (~USD 59) | VND 7,000,000 (~USD 304) | VND 1,550,000 (~USD 69) | VND 7,200,000 (~USD 314) |
| 21km | VND 2,500,000 (~USD 109) | VND 8,150,000 (~USD 354) | VND 2,950,000 (~USD 129) | VND 8,600,000 (~USD 374) |
| 42km | VND 2,700,000 (~USD 119) | VND 8,350,000 (~USD 364) | VND 3,200,000 (~USD 139) | VND 8,850,000 (~USD 384) |
| 70km | VND 3,400,000 (~USD 149) | VND 9,050,000 (~USD 394) | VND 3,900,000 (~USD 169) | VND 9,550,000 (~USD 414) |
| **Group Registration Discount | Ưu đãi đăng ký nhóm | ||||
| 10-49 runners | 10-49 người | 5% | N/A | 5% | N/A |
| 50+ runners | Từ 50 người trở lên | 10% | N/A | 10% | N/A |
And your race package:
| Hotel | Khách sạn | Room standard | Loại phòng | Adult | Người lớn | Child | Trẻ em | Single supplement | Phụ phí phòng đơn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau Hotel | Deluxe Twin/Double | VND 5,650,000 (~USD 241) | VND 3,500,000 (~USD 150) | VND 2,000,000 (~USD 85) |
VTM23 21km is a VTS Challenge Point race, 1-point qualifying race for ITRA, and UBMB Index Race.