"Golden season among the clouds of Ban It" race

Athletes gathered at Huoi Ai bridge, It village.

The "Golden season among the clouds of It village" race is a sports and cultural activity in the series of events promoting Muong La tourism in 2025. The race is organized with two contents: Men's individual and women's individual, distance 6 km. The route starts at Huoi Ai bridge, It village to Sam Sip peak, Muong La commune.

The running route is beautiful, at an altitude of about 1,300m. During the route, athletes can see with their own eyes and admire the beauty of It village in late autumn, from the traditional stilt houses nestled on the mountainside; the winding, curving road; the long clouds like white silk strips... to the terraced fields stretching down the valley.

Many athletes have to walk to keep their energy because of the steep slope.

The running route to conquer the beautiful Sam Sip peak with the golden color of terraced fields in the ripe rice season.

The organizers have arranged support points, signs, medical and security forces to ensure absolute safety for participants. Communication work was promoted early, attracting a large number of sports and experiential tourism lovers.

On the sidelines of the race, at the It Village Cultural House, the Organizing Committee arranged cultural and culinary booths and on the running route, arranged 3 unique and impressive check-in points for delegates, people and tourists to take memorable photos of "Golden season among the clouds of It Village" in 2025.

Athletes take the opportunity to check-in.

Crowds of people cheered for the athletes.

At the end of the race, the Organizing Committee awarded 2 first prizes, 2 second prizes, 2 third prizes and consolation prizes to athletes with high achievements in both male and female categories. At the same time, a prize was awarded to the oldest athlete participating in the race.

The organizers awarded first, second and third prizes to male athletes.

The organizers awarded first, second and third prizes to female athletes.

The organizers awarded consolation prizes to female athletes.

The organizers awarded consolation prizes to male athletes.

The organizers awarded the oldest athlete participating in the race.

The race is not only a sports activity, but also a journey to experience the majestic natural beauty, immerse yourself in the brilliant yellow color of the ripe rice fields of Ban It, honor the labor values and traditional culture of the ethnic minorities in the highlands; create a new highlight in the series of annual tourism events, build the destination brand "Golden season among the clouds of Ban It".