Runner together to set up a running group at VM Ha Long

The Halong Runners Club is one of the first clubs to announce the closing of the list for VnExpress Marathon Ha Long Amazing 2021 on the opening day of January 14. Just over an hour after opening the gate, 140 people have responded to the registration.

With a large number of members, this group is reduced by 55% compared to the list price, including 30% discount for super early runners and 25% discount for groups over 100 people. Thus, for athletes who buy Bib 42 km, the price is only 393,750 VND.

Below the comment section are hundreds of runners posting successful transfer photos with the excitement of running VnExpress Marathon for the first time in their own homeland. Some others regret that they cannot register and buy Bib with a 30% discount.

One of the most crowded groups as of January 17 was mobilized by runner Pham Duy Cuong (nicknamed Doc to Deo), reaching over 230 people at all four distances 5, 10, 21 and 42 km.

The Running Group / Running Group also announced to find a sufficient number of 100 people to enjoy the incentive during the super early ticket sales phase of the Ha Long marathon. As of 17 pm on January 14, 70 members have registered.

“Bib price of VM prizes is usually very low. Ha Long Prize offers 55% discount like this, you will not have to spend a lot of money to buy Bib but still have an attractive marathon”, a runner shared.

AgriRun, the running group of Agribank’s members is also excitedly gathering. This is the running group that has accompanied with many organizing periods of VnExpress Marathon, especially at VnExpress Marathon Hue where Agribank is a partner.

The super early opening phase of VM Ha Long has the most preferential price. The lowest is VND 250,000 for the 5 km distance and the highest is VND 750,000 for 42 km. Price after 30% reduction to only 175,000 VND.

The promotion period ends on January 31, after which the athlete will buy Bib at an increasing price, the highest is Late stage, with 1.3 million VND for a distance of 42 km.

Details of the price list before and after discounts for individuals and groups are as below:

Distance	The previous price decreased	Prices after individual reductions	10 – 29 people	30 – 49 people	50 to 100 people	From 100 people
			-ten%	-15%	-20%	-25%
5 kilometres	250,000	175,000	157,500	148,750	140,000	131,250
10km	500,000	350,000	315,000	297,500	280,000	262,500
21km	600,000	420,000	378,000	357,000	336,000	315,000
42km	750,000	525,000	472,500	446,250	420,000	393,750

* Unit: VND

Besides the reduced price, one of the reasons attracting many clubs to register is the policy of printing group names on running shirts for 50 people when signing up for the super early stage. Many clubs consider this an attractive policy, giving the group an opportunity to make their mark on the track. Those 21 and 42 phase distance registrants will also receive a Finisher shirt named Bib when they reach a valid finish.

The organizers offer additional media benefits for groups of over 100 people depending on the requirements such as: group logo appears on the landing page of the VM Ha Long tournament; the logo appeared in a number of award media coverage; An introduction to the group on VnExpress or Fanpage.

Most of the runenr praised Ha Long for its beautiful tracks right by the bay. Teams running outside the province often choose Ha Long to organize weekend sessions because of the cool air.

In addition, the busiest tourist city in the North is a familiar destination for families and companies every summer to relax and eat. VnExpress Marathon Amazing Halong takes place on August 1, the ideal time to combine running and travel.

VnExpress Amazing Halong Marathon 2021 organized by VnExpress Newspaper in collaboration with People’s Committee, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh province.

Thanh Duong