Running 

NINH BÌNH — More than 5,000 athletes were ready for their running and a healthy lifestyle promotion campaign in the YIC Phủ Lý Green Race 2026 in Ninh Bình Province on November 15.

The two-day tournament officially kicked off on November 14 with the opening of the Expo Exhibition at Phủ Lý Stadium, where runners collected their race bibs and kits and verified their registration details.

They were asked to be tournament's ambassadors to spread the message of Raise Green Up to the wider community.

Many of participants brought used plastic bottles, paper and fresh milk carton paper boxes to exchange to gifts made from recycled materials such as eco-bags, keychains, and coat hangers.

According to the organisers, the initiative promoted waste sorting at the source and helped protect the environment.

YIC Phủ Lý Green Race organisers want to convey a message that that choosing a green lifestyle started with small, everyday habits that anyone could practise without major changes.

They then could take part in many interactive activities and mini games where more information about the race and running habits were available.

The fourth season of the tournament challenges runners in three categories of 5km, 10km and Family Run which are designed for people of different age groups and encourage all members of family to join together.

Finishers will receive special medals which are also made of recycled plastic along with other gifts.

They are within a message of the tournament: practising sports while raising awareness of environmental protection and a sense of responsibility toward our shared living space.

After the race, they can enjoy other activities such as boosts of sports gear and local products, an entertainment space, a culinary corner and lucky draws. — VNS