Spartan Race Việt Nam to held in HCM City

The Spartan Race Việt Nam will be held on February 15 next year in HCM City. Participants will have to overcome many obstacles during the race. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ

HÀ NỘI The Spartan Race Việt Nam will be held on February 15 next year in HCM City, the event’s organising board announced yesterday.

The event is expected to draw about 1,000 competitors to join the spartan sprint (running 5km with 20 obstacles) and spartan ultra (running 50km with 60 obstacles) events.

The race also has an 800m category for kids from 4-9 years old and 3.2km for 10-13 years old.

Spartan Race is the global leader in obstacle course races, with challenges for anyone — from first-time racers to elite athletes. It is held in 42 countries.

For more information, visit spartanrace.vn and facebook.com/spartanracevietnam. Tickets are priced at VNĐ1 million for spartan sprint and VNĐ500.000 spartan kids. Registration will begin on August 31.VNS

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