Athletes eagerly gather at the starting line, ready to embark on their journey to conquer the sacred mountain peak.

The race attracted nearly 1,200 domestic and international athletes competing in 5 km and 8 km distance categories. Along the mountainous route, participants conquered natural rocky slopes and passed iconic landmarks such as the ancient pine road, Hue Quang Tower Garden, Hoa Yen Pagoda, and the statue of King-Buddha  Tran Nhan Tong.

Young athletes surge forward with excitement, accelerating to conquer their respective distances right after the starting signal.

Beautiful moments captured during the race.

The event marked the opening of the “Yen Tu Summer 2026” festival, which aims to attract more than 2.3 million visitors. Held for the second time, the race promotes the spirit of physical training in line with Ho Chi Minh’s example, while encouraging heritage preservation and boosting tourism demand.

By Ha Phong