The Vietnam Hung Cuong season 3 challenge carries the message: "Run for national pride - Run for a strong Vietnam!". The race includes three distances: 29 km, 50 km, and 80 km, with registration limited to 5,000 participants nationwide.
According to the organizers, the distances correspond to important milestones this year. The 29 km represents National Day (2/9), while 50 km and 80 km symbolize 50 years of national reunification and 80 years of National Day, respectively. Participants can register for a medal only for 250,000 VND or a combo of a finisher shirt and medal for 450,000 VND.
The Vietnam Hung Cuong season 3 medal glows in the dark. Photo: vRace
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Finisher shirt design. Photo: vRace |
The Vietnam Hung Cuong season 3 merchandise features the national colors of yellow and red, evoking the image of the national flag and the spirit of national unity. The medal depicts a dragon encircling a five-pointed star, along with symbols of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi Flag Tower, Landmark 81, and the 80th National Day milestone, representing the connection between history and the present.
The finisher shirt features a gradient design from red to yellow, with a large "80" and the word "Finisher" printed on the back, symbolizing the strength, aspiration, and conquering spirit of the participants.
After registering, athletes can choose to walk or run, with their results recorded on the vRace app, allowing runners to complete the distance at any location and time that suits them. Participants must complete the chosen distance to receive the merchandise. To receive gifts in time for National Day, they must complete the race before 11:59 PM on 17/8. The organizers will begin shipping shirts and medals in the first batch on 20/8, expected within 5 to 7 days, free of charge nationwide.
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vRace announces merchandise prices and registration incentives. Photo: vRace |
The first 200 participants will receive 2,900 reward points. The next 500 participants will receive 2,000 points, and the remaining participants will receive 1,500 points. Points can be redeemed for rewards in the Run To Earn program, such as vouchers for Highlands, FPT Shop, Olane, Lecka Motive, Starbalm, and others on the vRace app.
The first season launched on 15/1/2023 and ran until 15/3/2024, coinciding with the Lunar New Year, featuring a bronze dragon medal and a blue shirt inspired by the mountains, forests, and rice paddies of Vietnam. The event aimed to promote the spirit of "Strong Vietnam," encouraging the community to improve their health and spread their love of sports.
The second season took place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification. Merchandise for this season sold out in just three days.
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vRace is an online sports platform developed by FPT Online since 2020, connecting with Strava, Garmin, or directly recording on vRace Connect to collect running, cycling, and swimming data. The race offers an option for busy individuals who cannot participate in offline races but still want to train and challenge themselves.
Lan Anh
