FPT Run virtual race reaches 15,000 runners
"FPT Run - Happy Footprints" opened its gates on March 3, attracting 15,000 runners to participate, completing a distance of 215,000 km. Among the nearly 50 tournaments held on V-Race, this is the first to achieve this number. The system recognizes that all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam have runners participating, creating an exciting competitive atmosphere.
Not only attracting Vietnamese runners, the event also had the participation of runners in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Germany, Slovakia, USA, Morocco, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia... In particular, Australia has the second largest number of runners, only after Vietnam. All of the above areas are places with the presence of officials, employees, and FPT Corporation.
Pham Thi Hien, an employee of FPT Corporation in Hanoi, said that the whole family had registered to participate in the race from the first day of its launch. Many of her friends and relatives, after learning about the award, also registered to participate. "After each running session, I often share pictures of results and achievements on my personal page. Many people come to visit and register. Currently, there are about 20 relatives and friends of mine who have registered and maintained running for a little while. at least three times a week," said Hien. According to her, the simple, free registration and charitable purposes are the factors that attract runners to register for this prize.
Each runner completing one kilometer on "FPT Run - Happy Footprints" corresponds to a donation of 1,000 VND to the Hope Fund to build school facilities for children in the highlands. Amount sponsored by FPT Corporation. The organizers set a goal that when completing the three stages, the tournament will accumulate at least 3.5 million km, equivalent to 3.5 billion VND. Contributing resources will be used to build the works of the "School Light" program of the Hope Fund - HOPE.
"FPT 35 years - Happy Footprints" will take place over the course of 6 months with 3 stages. The money raised in the first leg (from 3/3 to 2/5) will be used to build a new school. The second stage (from May 3 to July 2) is the journey to build a semi-boarding house. The money of the last leg (from 3/7 to 2/9) will be used to build toilets.
"Through the run, we want to spread kindness, FPT pride, good health, togetherness and the mission of creating happiness to bring more good things to the community." organizers said.
This is a race in response to the series of events to celebrate the 35th anniversary of FPT Corporation and the 13th anniversary of FPT for the community. The organizers will start recording the results from today and last until September 2. The tournament opens a free registration portal on the online sports platform V-Race, encouraging all participants to participate. Sign up here.
