Unique race to find Bodhi leaves in Yen Tu

TPO - The race requires runners to collect Bodhi leaves at random checkpoints to be recognized as having completed the race. This requirement makes the race not only a race of speed, but also a journey of physical challenge, strategy, and spirit of exploration.

On September 6, 2025, at Yen Tu Heritage Site (Yen Tu ward, Quang Ninh province), the 2025 Ultra Trail Yen Tu Race officially opened in a vibrant atmosphere, with the participation of more than 1,060 athletes from 34 provinces and cities across the country and 6 international athletes from 5 countries (China, UK, Japan, India, Taiwan).

The race attracted more than 1,000 athletes.

According to the Organizing Committee, this year's race is not only a community sports event, but also associated with the important event when the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac complex has just been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This is a journey combining physical training, conquering challenges and promoting the outstanding global values ​​of Truc Lam heritage to domestic and international friends.

Athletes compete in 4 distances of 50km, 25km, 15km and 5km, with starting points from 4:00 am to 8:00 am at the center of Yen Tu ward and Yen Tu Nuong Village.

Leaders of Quang Ninh province departments and branches participated in the race.

In particular, Ultra Trail Yen Tu 2025 has a unique competition format: at 50km, athletes must collect 2 Bodhi leaves at random checkpoints to be recognized as completing. At 25km, athletes need to collect 1 Bodhi leaf and present it at the finish line.

This highlight turns the competition into not only a speed race, but also a journey to test physical strength, strategy, and spirit of discovery .

This year's race also officially opens the Yen Tu Autumn Festival 2025, promising many unique cultural and sports activities. This is an opportunity to spread the spirit of physical training following the example of the great Uncle Ho, while continuing the sacred values ​​of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong, bringing the image of Yen Tu closer to the community at home and abroad.

Athletes cross streams and forests to participate in the race.

With the message "Discovering heritage, spreading the essence", Ultra Trail Yen Tu 2025 becomes a memorable season, connecting the sporting spirit with the cultural and historical depth of the land of Buddha.

Some photos at the Ultra Trail Yen Tu 2025 race:

The race is held with departures at various times in the morning.

Memorable moments of athletes.

There were more than 1,000 athletes participating in the race.

Athletes must run and find Bodhi leaves to be recognized as having completed the race.

The race is not only a community sports event, but also associated with the important event when the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac complex was just recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

This is an opportunity to bring Yen Tu image closer to the community at home and abroad.

Ultra Trail Yen Tu 2025 becomes a memorable season, connecting the sporting spirit with the cultural and historical depth of the land of Buddha.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/doc-dao-giai-chay-tim-la-bo-de-o-yen-tu-post1775995.tpo