MetaSports Marathon Hue 2023 increases the number of prizes
The above information was announced during the press conference to introduce MetaSports Marathon Imperial Hue 2023, on the morning of April 13. Compared to the previous two seasons, the total prize value for athletes has increased by one and a half times. This increases the attractiveness of the race not only in individual events but also in family events.
The full marathon awards are, as usual, split into professional and movement divisions. Equal solution value. In which, the 42km champion received the biggest prize of 31 million VND, including cash and in-kind. The runners who finished second and third received VND 24.7 million and VND 22.3 million, respectively.
In order to enter the Top 3 finalists, professional male athletes who do not violate the general rules of the tournament need to have a result under 2 hours 45 minutes. This requirement for female athletes is under 3 hours and 10 minutes. Results are calculated according to Gun Time (command gun time). If the above parameters are not met, BTC will transfer the results to the age category. The rule does not apply to the movement system.
For the half marathon, the first, second, and third place winners received VND 27.5 million, VND 23.2 million and VND 18.3 million, respectively. The 10km distance has a prize structure of VND 6 million, VND 4 million and VND 2.5 million, respectively. The shortest distance (5km) has a prize of 4.5 million VND, 3 million VND and 1.5 million VND.
Similar to the previous tournaments, the 21 and 42km distances will also have age prizes for groups under 30, groups 31 to 39 years old, groups 40 to 49 years old, groups 50 to 59 years old and groups over 60.
In addition to the above contents, MetaSports Marathon Hue 2023 also has a family tournament. This is the first item appearing in the running system. To compete in this event, the family must have at least three members, using the official Bib, to participate in distances such that the total distance is at least 36 km. Entrants for the family competition must be related by blood, marriage, foster or care.
The prize structure is divided into first, second, and third by age groups: 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29 and age group over 30. Accordingly, age group is the age of the youngest member in the group as of date. race.
The results will be calculated according to the average speed of all members, not violating the tournament rules. In case of failure to complete the race (DNF), no participation (DNS), violation of the rules (DNQ), the result will be forfeited. The family with the best results will receive the first prize - total value of 5 million VND, the second prize is 3 million VND and the third prize is two million VND.
With the exception of the family category, each athlete can only receive one individual award. The cases that have received the final award will not receive the age award. Solve age distances regardless of movement system or selection system. Those who break the age record will receive 2 million VND in cash.
In addition to the big prize, BTC also announced many benefits for runners, including a race-kit of more than 10 items. In addition to the shirt, hat, Bib, the bag also includes lotion, sunscreen, foods, and drinking water. In particular, the race-kit of the distances of 21 and 42km also has a sports headband and muscle relaxer roller.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province, said that through the three seasons of organization, the organizers and localities have drawn a lot of experience, the quality of the tournament has improved, attracting many domestic athletes. and international. "Through MetaSports Marathon, Hue's image is becoming more and more beautiful in the eyes of runners and tourists," Binh said.
On April 16, MetaSports Marathon Imperial Hue 2023 will officially kick off. Currently, BTC and the locality are coordinating and rushing to complete the final items to welcome 10,000 athletes from all over the country to attend the tournament.
