VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2023 awards more than 1 billion VND in prizes

The organizers announced and awarded 94 prizes, totaling over one billion VND, to athletes who achieved high results at the VM Hanoi Midnight 2023 Ioniq5 Cup on the morning of November 26th.

The awards ceremony took place at 10:00 AM, after 11,000 athletes completed the race. Besides the familiar names, this year's Hanoi Night Run saw achievements from several foreign athletes and a top 3 team ranking.

The VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight Ioniq 5 Cup does not separate professional and amateur categories. Instead, the top 5 athletes with the best performance will receive a grand prize including cash, a Garmin watch, and a Nike voucher. The cash prize has increased compared to last year.

Male and female athletes who finished in the top 5 overall in the FM race received awards from the organizers. Photo: Tung Dinh — Male and female athletes who finished in the top 5 overall in the FM race received awards from the organizers. Photo: *Tung Dinh*

The champion received a prize of 45 million VND, including 25 million VND in cash. The runner-up was awarded 39.2 million VND (20 million VND in cash). The athletes in third, fourth, and fifth place received 23.7 million VND (15 million VND in cash), 20.2 million VND (12 million VND in cash), and 17.7 million VND (10 million VND in cash) respectively.

The 21km race was structured to the top 3. The male and female champions received 21.2 million VND each. Runners in second and third place received prizes totaling 18.2 million and 10.5 million VND respectively. Prizes also included cash, Garmin watches, and Nike vouchers.

The 10km race has three prize categories: 7 million VND, 5 million VND, and 4 million VND. The 5km race is structured so that the top 3 winners receive prizes of 6 million VND, 4 million VND, and 3 million VND.

In terms of age, the full marathon continues to be divided into top 5 categories: under 30, 31-39, and 40-49. Athletes in these age groups receive equal prizes, including cash and Nike vouchers. The total prize money for the top male and female athletes in their respective age groups is 11.5 million VND, second place 10 million VND, third place 8.5 million VND, fourth place 7.5 million VND, and fifth place 7 million VND.

For the 50-59 age group and the over-60 group, the prize structure extends to the top 3. The first, second, and third place winners will receive prizes worth VND 7 million, VND 5.5 million, and VND 4.5 million respectively.

The 21km race is divided into age groups up to the top 3. Those under 30, 31-39, and 40-49 will receive prizes of 9.5 million VND, 8 million VND, and 6.5 million VND respectively. The top three positions in the 50-59 and over 60 age groups will receive 6 million VND, 4.5 million VND, and 3 million VND respectively.

The tournament showcased outstanding achievements by the clubs. Photo: Tung Dinh — The tournament showcased outstanding achievements by the clubs. Photo: *Tung Dinh*

The team prize structure is divided among the top 10 teams. The winning team receives a total prize of 40 million VND, including 25 million VND in cash and a Nike voucher worth 15 million VND. Second place receives 32 million VND, and third place receives 26 million VND. In addition, the top 10 teams with the best performance will receive 3 million VND in training support from the organizers after the event.

The number of teams registered for this year's team race has reached 52, nearly double that of last year. Many teams have strengthened their rosters, recruiting talented players throughout the year with ambitions of winning the championship. Clubs are allowed to register cheerleading teams to operate at stations along the race route to add excitement and team spirit.

Their rankings on the Hanoi Night Run leaderboard partly reflect their strength and position in the Vietnamese amateur running scene.

The final results of the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2023 Ioniq5 Cup are as follows:

Distance: 5km

	Male	Female
Best	Luong Duc Phuoc	Nguyen Thi Chuyen
Second	Sam Van Doi	Chu Thi Huong Giang
Three	Nguyen Van Thang	Nguyen Thi Gia Tue

Distance 10km

	Male	Female
Best	Nguyen Kim Bao Ngoc	Pham Thi Hue
Second	Kenji Oyama	Dang Thi Thu Phuong
Three	Nguyen Duy Dat	Nguyen Thi Mai

The final distance is 21km.

	Male	Female
Best	Nguyen Trung Cuong	Bui Thi Thu Ha
Second	Ha Van Nhat	Doan Thu Hang
Three	Dinh Thanh Hue	Bui Thi Ngan

Distance: 42km

	Male	Female
Best	Nguyen Van Lai	Pham Thi Hong Le
Second	Nguyen Quoc Anh	Nong Thi Trang
Three	Truong Van Tam	Ta Minh Nghia
Private	Pham Duc Tho	Tran Thi Hoa
Year	Truong Van Quan	Quach Thi Bich Thuy