The FPT Corporation has recently launched a charity race called ‘FPT Happy Run’ to raise funds to support disadvantaged students in remote areas across Viet Nam.

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According to the organisers, the race is scheduled to take place in Da Nang on March 12.

Participating runners will compete in 1.3km and 3.5km events along Nguyen Van Troi Bridge and Tran Hung Dao Street.

As a running race for all runners, the ‘FPT Happy Run’ race does not place much emphasis on achievements. Participants can register to join the race with their family members and children. The tournament is also suitable for those who are new to sports, thereby spreading a passion for sports and helping to relax the mind and improve health and endurance.

As for the 3.5km race, first prize male and female winners will receive a cash prize of VND3 million each. Second and third runners-up will receive VND2 million and VND1.5 million respectively.

Also, the organisers will give out a prize of VND12 million in cash to a group of athletes with 2 to 9 members holding hands to cross the finish line fastest. Other groups will be presented from VND2 - VND10 million.

With a regard to a 1.35km race, prizes for top three finishers in the category of individual men and women will be VND2 million, VND1.5 million and VND1 million respectively. The highest and lowest prizes for winning groups of athletes will be VND10 million and VND2 million.

Besides, there will be five prizes of VND2 million each for athletes with impressive and unique costumes.

Aside from the aforementioned attractive prizes, participants will receive a T-shirt, headbands, bibs, and cloth bags. Those who finish their registered races will receive medals.

Registration fee for the race is VND100,000/runner. For each registration, FPT Corporation will donate an additional VND1million to the Hope Fund in order to carry out charity projects to improve school quality, especially for children in disadvantaged areas.

More than 3,500 runners are expected to join a charity fundraising race, meaning that an estimate of VND3.5 billion will be donated to the fund.

Reporting by P.N - Translating by M.DUNG