MetaSports Marathon Nha Trang changes prize structure
A total of 4 male and female athletes, belonging to two professional systems and the champion movement of the MetaSports Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 will receive prizes totaling more than 48 million VND. Including 20 million in cash, a Garmin Epix Gen 2 watch worth 22.4 million, an Onways voucher of VND 4 million and Xtep shoes worth VND 1.5 million. Compared to the last tournament, BTC increased the cash prize to encourage the competitive spirit of the runners.
The runners-up and third-place runners-up received prizes of VND 25.2 million and VND 21.2 million, respectively. Rewards include cash, Garmin watches, Onways vouchers and Xtep shoes.
In order to enter the top 3 finalists, male athletes must comply with the general rules of the tournament and have results according to Gun Time of less than 2 hours and 45 minutes. This requirement for female athletes is under 3 hours and 10 minutes. Foreign male runner with a running record of less than 2 hours 30 minutes and female runner under 2 hours 50 minutes with women will be counted as professional athletes. If the above requirements are not met, the organizers will transfer the results to the age category. The rule does not apply to the movement system.
For the half marathon there are also three finals. The first prize is worth 23.2 million VND, the second prize is 21.2 million VND and the third prize is 11.5 million VND.
The age groups under 30, from 31 to 39 and from 40 to 49 of the 42km distance expand the structure to the top 5. Age group 50 to 59, 60 and over full marathon and all ages half marathon distance race , structure to the top 3.
The 10km distance has 3 categories of first, second and third prizes, with a total value of 6 million VND, 5 million VND and 4.5 million VND respectively. Three prizes of 5 km are worth 5 million VND, 4 million VND and 3.5 million VND. The total value of the MetaSports Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 prize is nearly VND 1.5 billion.
In addition to prizes for athletes with outstanding achievements, all runners who reach the finish line and complete a valid race will receive a medal. Particularly, athletes of two distances 21 and 42km will receive an additional finisher shirt.
MetaSports Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 kicks off at 3 a.m. on August 13 at the square of April 2. The distance of 42km starts first. After that, athletes compete in a distance of 21km starting at 4am. Two distances of 10.5km start at 5h and 5h15, respectively. The award ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. the same day at Khanh Hoa Provincial Convention Center, No. 46, Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang City.
