"The Border Run" at the Long Phieng Plum Festival

As part of the first Long Phieng Commune Plum Festival in 2026, on May 10th, the "Borderland Run" cross-country race took place, attracting a large number of athletes, youth union members, and local people.

The athletes warm up before the race.

The athletes start the "Borderland Run" cross-country race.

The race attracted nearly 300 athletes, including officials, civil servants, residents of Long Phieng commune, sports clubs, and tourists. Athletes competed in a 7km race for both men and women. The route started from the Long Phieng Commune People's Committee headquarters, passing through central roads and orchards of ripening plums. In the cool, fresh air, the athletes competed with enthusiasm and determination. The enthusiastic cheers of the people along the route further motivated the athletes to complete the race.

The "Borderland Run" cross-country race route passes through plum orchards that are in full bloom with ripe plums.

At the end of the competition, the organizing committee awarded 2 first prizes, 2 second prizes, and 2 third prizes to individuals who achieved outstanding results in the men's and women's categories.

Athlete Lèo Thị Tình from Run 26 Sơn La Club finished first in the women's event.

Athlete Ca Van Doan from Thuan Chau commune finished first in the men's event.

The organizers presented the awards for the women's category.

The organizers presented the awards for the men's category.

The organizers presented commemorative medals to the athletes participating in the race.

The "Borderland Run" contributes to spreading the movement of physical training and sports, while also promoting the natural landscape and image of the Long Phieng plum growing region to tourists from near and far.

Source: https://baosonla.vn/the-thao/-duong-chay-bien-cuong-tai-ngay-hoi-man-long-phieng-XwaIJdADg.html