70km Ultra Marathon
Distance: 68.5km | Elevation gain 3,000m
Race Start: 4:00 AM, Saturday, 20-01-2024
Start location: Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau Hotel – Google maps
CUT-OFF: 12:30 PM (CP4) – 3:00 PM (CP5) – 6:00 PM (CP6) – 8:30 PM (CP7) – 11:59 PM (Finish line)
Finish line: The heart-shaped tea hill (Đồi chè Trái tim) – Google maps
Qualification: Open to experienced runners at least 18 years old on race day. To run VTM 70km, you must have previously completed at least 1 full marathon (FM) or longer event before the race. Please provide the link to your official qualifying result. If you plan to run a qualifying race between now and VTM, you may send us your qualifying result no later than 30 days prior to the race day. The race must be an official race, not a virtual race / club run.
Failure to do so less than 30 days prior to race day will result in refusal of entry and no refund.
Course description
With plenty of gain, this is a tough ultra marathon that should only be undertaken by experienced runners.
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 – in this area the ethnic minority settlements are definitely not named on Google maps!
After 19km you will head into a section that only the 70k runners will see and which is very much off the beaten path. Here you will ascend to the highest point on the course before running down to CP3.
After joining the 42k runners in the village of Ban Doi (CP5) your tired legs face another major climbing challenge up to CP6 in Pa Khen 2 village. Soon after this you will turn onto another exclusive 70k section including many blossom-filled orchards before you head to the stunning finish line tea plantation.
Choose your race distance:
| RACE DISTANCE | Cự ly | STANDARD FEE | Phí tiêu chuẩn | Combo Entry + 3-day Inclusive Package |
|---|---|---|
| 10km | VND 1,550,000 (~USD 69) | VND 7,200,000 (~USD 314) |
| 21km | VND 2,950,000 (~USD 129) | VND 8,600,000 (~USD 374) |
| 42km | VND 3,200,000 (~USD 139) | VND 8,850,000 (~USD 384) |
| 70km | 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% | 5% on entry fee only |
| 50+ runners | Từ 50 người trở lên | 10% | 10% on entry fee only |
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 70km is a VTS Ultra Point race, 3-points qualifying race for ITRA, and UBMB Index Race.