Run on the Happiness Road
The Ma Pi Leng pass, also known as “the Happiness Road”, is the King of all mountain passes in Vietnam. Take on the challenge and run a half-marathon on the magificient pass.
30, April, 2017 07:00 - 11:00
Routes:
“Half-marathon”: 21km, from Dong Van town across the Ma Pi Leng pass to Meo Vac
“Fun run”: 5k for males and 3k females, within Meo Vac town
Jointly organized by the Ha Giang Department of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Vietnam Athletics Federation
Half-marathon on the pass
Challenge yourself and run through the stunning landscape of the pass! The run is open only to the 200 earliest runners, so register early!
Read moreRegistration requirement: 16+ years old, physically fit as certified through health check on the 28 April 2017 at Dong Van hospital or general clinics at district level or higher. Only 200 earliest runners are registered.
Rules: Cut-off time is 180 minutes for females and 165 minutes for males. Anyone who cannot finish on time must get on the car by organizer to be transported to the finishing line.
Prizes:
- 2 first individual prizes (men + women): Cup + Certificate + Cash (12 million VND each)
- 2 second individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (8 million VND each)
- 2 third individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (6 million VND each)
- 2 fourth individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (4 million VND each
- 2 fifth individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (2 million VND each)
- 10 Consolation individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (1 million VND each)
- 2 Oldest runner prizes: (men + women): Certificate + Cash (1 million VND each)
The fun run
If you don’t want to do the full 21k run, don’t worry! Join us in Meo Vac town for a 3k/5k on the same day!
Read moreRegistration requirements: Completing application and procedure
Prizes:
2 first individual prizes (men + women): Cup + Certificate + Cash (4 million VND each)
2 second individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (2 million VND each)
2 third individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (1 million VND each)
6 Consolation individual prizes (men + women): Certificate + Cash (500,000 VND each)
Other Activities
The Ma Pi Leng pass offers abundant inspiration for the arts. In 1964, poet Nguyen Hai Trung, stunned by the extreme sceneries of Ma Pi Leng, shouted out:
Oh My God! How extreme and how grand!(…)Stepping on the cloud and heaven is just within reach.