VM Quy Nhon 2023 announced the prize structure
At the full marathon distance, BTC is divided into two professional and movement systems with the same total prize value, including cash, Garmin watches and shopping vouchers from the Nike brand. The champion male and female athletes will receive a total prize of 35.2 million VND, the second prize is worth 22.2 million VND and the third prize is 19.2 million VND.
Regulations to enter the top 3 final is that athletes do not violate the general rules of the tournament. For men, the result should be under 2 hours 45 minutes and for women it is under 3 hours 10 minutes. Results are calculated according to Gun Time (command gun time).
This year, the full marathon will apply new rules for international athletes. Foreign male runners with a running record of less than 2 hours 30 minutes and female runners under 2 hours 50 minutes with women will be counted as professional athletes. If this requirement is not met, BTC will transfer the results to the age category. The rule does not apply to the movement system.
The half marathon has three finals. The first prize receives a reward of 25.2 million VND, the second prize is 17 million VND and the third prize is worth 12 million VND.
Age prizes for distances of 42km and 21km are for age groups: from 30 and under, from 31 - 39, from 40 - 49, from 50 - 59, from 60 years old, the structure to the top 3. Full marathon distances in the age group 31-39 and 40-49 will be structured to the top 5.
The 10km distance has 3 categories of first, second and third prizes, with a total value of 9 million VND, 7 million VND and 5.5 million VND respectively. Three prizes of 5 km are worth 8 million VND, 6 million VND and 4 million VND. More details about the award can be found here.
In addition to the big prize, BTC also announced many benefits for runners. Including race-kit more than 10 items. In addition to the shirt, hat, Bib, the bag also includes tube gloves, Bib belt, sunscreen, body lotion, some food and energy gel for the athletes competing in the two longest distances. Completing the specified race, the runner receives a finisher medal.
MetaSports Marathon Sparkling Quy Nhon 2023 starts at 3am on June 11, with the first distance of 42km. The distances of 21, 10.5km start at 4:30, 4:30 and 4:45, respectively. The early game time calculated after many trials will help athletes reduce the impact from the heat, avoid crowded sections when speeding.
This year's track has not changed much compared to 2022 but improved in utility. In particular, it is noteworthy that for the first time, a continuous chain of utilities including water stations, medical stations, and toilets was installed with high density. The tournament uses a completely new navigational and signpost system, designed to help athletes see clearly in different competition conditions.
