RACE INFORMATION
ROUTE
*Estimated race route. Subject to change based on actual course conditions
*Estimated race route. Subject to change based on actual course conditions
*Estimated race route. Subject to change based on actual course conditions
*Estimated race route. Subject to change based on actual course conditions
Day 1 Schedule Saturday - 07.11.2026
| Time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Open the Expo area for visitors to explore and experience the event and collect their race kits. |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:15 - 10:25 | Salonpas Fun Time - Play & Win Prizes |
| 10:25 - 10:55 | Workshop: Understanding Pain - Take Control of Your Run |
| 10:55 - 12:00 | Continue exploring the event and collecting race kits. |
| 14:00 - 14:05 | Salonpas Taiso Performance |
| 14:05 - 14:15 | Salonpas Fun Time - Play & Win Prizes |
| 14:15 - 14:45 | Workshop: Understanding Pain - Take Control of Your Run |
| 15:00 | End 3 km race kit distribution and open the 3 km baggage drop-off counter. |
| 15:20 - 15:30 | Warm-up for 3 km runners |
| 16:00 | 3 km Race Start |
| 17:30 | Close the 3 km race course. |
| 16:45 - 17:00 | Family Run Awards Ceremony |
| 17:00 - 20:00 | Continue exploring the event and collecting race kits. |
Day 2 Schedule Sunday - 08.11.2026
| Time | Activities |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Open the venue to welcome runners and provide baggage drop-off services. |
| 04:30 | 21 km Race Start |
| 05:00 | 10 km Race Start |
| 05:15 | 5 km Race Start |
| 06:45 | Close the 5 km race course. |
| 07:30 | Close the 10 km race course. |
| 08:00 | Close the 21 km race course. |
| 06:00 - 07:00 | Stretching Activities |
| 07:00 - 07:15 | Salonpas Fun Time - Play & Win Prizes |
| 07:15 - 08:00 | Awards Ceremony: Men's and Women's Categories |
| 08:30 | Close the baggage drop-off counter and conclude the event. |
RACE KIT COLLECTION
1. RACE KIT
* The Finisher T-shirt will be presented to runners who complete the 21 km distance
*Images are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on actual production
2. RUNNING & FINISHER T-SHIRT SIZE CHART
3. KIDS’ T-SHIRT SIZE CHART
BIB & Race Kit Collection Process
Step 1
Runners present their QR code and Citizen ID Card/Passport to volunteers for registration verification.
Step 2
Runners collect their race BIB, have their photo taken, and complete the BIB collection process.
Step 3
Runners check their race BIB to ensure all information is correct.
Step 4
Runners collect their race T-shirt and race kit bag.
Waiver Signing & Race Kit Collection Authorization Process
to Collect Their Race Kits
(Sent no later than 5 days before the event) Select: "Sign Liability Waiver"
- All runners are provided with insurance coverage by the Organizer during the event. Please complete and sign the Liability Waiver Agreement as required before race day.
- Race Kit Collection Time: 8:00AM - 8:00PM, November 7, 2026.
- To ensure fairness, the Organizer will not distribute BIBs or race kits after the designated collection period and reserves the right to handle these items.
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Rules & Regulations
(Half Marathon 21,0975 km – 10 km – 5 km – Family Run)
Article 1. Purpose
- To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle within the community. To promote safe, sustainable, and long-term participation in physical activities and running.
Article 2. General Information
- Event Date: 07–08 November 2026 (including the Race Expo/Race Kit Collection and Official Race Day).
- Race Expo, Race Kit Collection, Start & Finish Venue:Creative Park, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Race Course: The race will take place on designated roads within Ho Chi Minh City. The official course and traffic management plan will be announced following approval by the relevant authorities. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to adjust the course and/or event schedule as required to ensure participant safety and operational efficiency.
Article 3. Definitions
- Organizing Committee (OC): The official organizer of SALONPAS RUN 2026.
- Athletes: An individual who has successfully completed the registration process and is eligible to take part in the event.
- BIB: The official race bib equipped with a timing chip and issued by the Organizing Committee.
- Race Kit: The collection of race materials and event merchandise provided according to the participant’s registration package.
- Race Guide: The official participant handbook published by the Organizing Committee.
- Timing Chip: The electronic device provided by the Organizing Committee for recording official race times.
Article 4. General Requirements
- Organize the tournament in a spirit of civilization – safety – honesty – and fairness; ensure compliance with legal regulations and requirements of state management agencies.
- Ensure medical services, security and order, traffic safety, and environmental sanitation throughout the duration of the event.
- Athletes must strictly comply with the Law, the Rules, and regulations of the Organizing Committee, ensure order and safety, compete honestly, and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, solidarity, learning, and mutual support.
Article 5. Eligibility
- Vietnamese citizens and foreigners living and working legally in Vietnam, or tourists who are in good health and have registered validly.
- Children participating in the Family Run/5 km must meet the age requirements and guardianship regulations specified in Article 6.
Article 6. Eligibility Requirements & Age Regulations
6.1 Participation Requirements:
Athletes must meet the age requirements for each registered distance. Age is calculated up to the official race day (based on the date of birth on identification documents such as Citizen Identity Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc., of the athlete):
- Half Marathon distance (21.0975 km): Athletes must be 16 years of age or older.
- 10 km distance: Athletes must be 12 years of age or older.
- 5 km distance: Athletes must be 6 years of age or older.
- Family Run: Athletes must be 3 years of age or older (must be accompanied by a guardian).
6.2 Registration Regulations:
- Athletes must be capable of completing the registered distance within the specified time and are solely responsible for their own health status.
- Each registration ticket applies to only 01 athlete/participant and corresponds to 01 valid BIB issued by the Organizing Committee (OC). Family Run is a category intended for family/community activities; athletes can participate individually or with family/groups. In the case of families/groups participating together, each person needs a separate registration slot and BIB, via individual or group registration as prescribed by the OC.
- Athletes under 18 years of age must have written consent/confirmation from a parent or legal guardian following the Organizing Committee template.
- Athletes under 13 years of age (if participating in a suitable distance) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at the event to supervise, support, and take responsibility throughout the participation process.
- Specifically for the Family Run distance, for participants from 3 to under 6 years old, the parent or legal guardian is required to register, have a valid BIB, and run together; at the same time, they are responsible for ensuring safety for the child throughout the duration of the event.
- Participating athletes must sign/agree to the Waiver of Liability form following the OC template; this is a mandatory part of the registration and Race Kit collection process. Athletes under 18 years of age require permission from a parent or legal guardian via signature on the “SALONPAS RUN 2026” Waiver of Liability form in the section designated for legal guardians of athletes under 18 years old before the event takes place. The OC reserves the right to refuse participation/competition to athletes who have not completed the Waiver of Liability or lack a valid signature from a parent or legal guardian as required.
Article 7. Required Documents & Information
- Participants are required to provide valid identification information (National ID Card/Citizen ID Card/Passport) and an emergency contact during registration.
- For participants under 18 years of age who do not possess valid identification documents, their legal guardian must use their own identification documents to complete the registration and Race Kit collection process and shall assume legal responsibility in accordance with applicable regulations.
Article 8. Race Categories, Schedule & Cut-off Times
The tentative event schedule, start times, and cut-off times are as follows. Official details will be announced in the Race Guide. In the event of any adjustments required by the relevant authorities, the Organizing Committee will notify participants prior to the race.
Race Category | Distance | Estimated Start Time | Cut-off Time | Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Half Marathon | 21.0975 km | 04:30 AM – 08 November 2026 | 3 hours 30 minutes | 16 years and above |
10K Race | 10 km | 05:00 AM – 08 November 2026 | 2 hours 30 minutes | 12 years and above |
5K Race | 5 km | 05:15 AM – 08 November 2026 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 6 years and above |
Family Run (Family & Community Run) | Distance to be announced in the Race Guide | 04:00 PM – 07 November 2026 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 3 years and above (must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) |
- All participants must report to their designated start area on time according to their registered race category. Participants arriving more than 10 minutes after the official start time will not be permitted to race.
- Participants who fail to meet the Cut-off Time (COT) or do not pass designated cut-off checkpoints (fixed points along the course that must be reached within a specified time limit) may be required to stop racing or leave the course to ensure public safety, traffic management, and scheduled road reopening. Detailed information regarding the cut-off checkpoints will be announced by the Organizing Committee closer to Race Day. All participants must follow the instructions of the Organizing Committee, race officials, event staff, and relevant authorities. Failure to comply may result in disqualification, at the sole discretion of the Organizing Committee.
Article 9. Registration
- Registration must be completed online through the official registration platform (ActiUp or any other registration platform officially designated by the Organizing Committee).
- The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registration early once the participant capacity has been reached or when required for operational or production purposes.
Article 10. Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Once registration and payment have been successfully completed, the registration fee and all included race items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- In the event that the race is postponed, modified, or cancelled due to force majeure or for reasons related to safety, security, weather conditions, natural disasters, epidemics, or decisions issued by the relevant authorities, participants shall not be entitled to any refund of the registration fee or any related expenses.
Article 11. Policy on Information Updates, Race Entry Transfers, and Distance Changes
To ensure transparency and provide maximum support for participants, the policies regarding registration updates, race entry transfers, and race distance changes are outlined in the table below. Any requests submitted after the registration period has officially closed will not be accepted or processed by the system.
Change Category | Registration Period | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Race Distance Change | • Distance change fee: VND 200,000 + any applicable fare difference .• No refund will be provided if the new race category has a lower registration fee than the original category. • Each race entry may be changed once only; this policy does not apply to Super Early Bird registrations. • Participants must meet the age requirements of the new race category. • Distance changes are only permitted within the registration period corresponding to the participant’s ticket phase (please refer to the Registration Fee Schedule for details). • For Individual Registrations: Distance changes can be made directly via the ActiUp registration portal for tickets purchased during the Early Bird phase. For Standard and Late registration phases, please contact ActiUp for assistance. • For Group Registrations: ◦ Before the group leader completes payment: Participants who wish to change their race distance should contact the group leader to remove the current registration and submit a new registration for the desired distance. (This arrangement is between the participant and the group leader. The Organizing Committee and ActiUp are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.) ◦ After the group leader completes payment: Distance changes must be processed through the ActiUp registration portal. Once the change request and payment are successfully completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the participant with the subject line: “Successful Transfer.” | Support is available until 22 October 2026. After this date, any requests submitted will not be processed under any circumstances. |
T-Shirt Size Change | • Free of charge. • Each race entry may change T-shirt size once only. • T-shirt size changes are only permitted within the registration period corresponding to the participant’s ticket phase (please refer to the Registration Fee Schedule for details). • For the final registration phase, T-shirt size changes will only be accepted until 13 October 2026. After this date, no further size adjustments will be processed to ensure production schedules are maintained. | Support is available until 13 October 2026. After this date, requests will not be accommodated to ensure production timelines. |
Race Entry Transfer (Participant Name Change) | • Transfer fee: VND 200,000. • Each race entry may be transferred once only; this policy does not apply to Super Early Bird registrations.The transferee must meet the age requirements of the registered race category. • Transfers are only permitted within the registration period corresponding to the participant’s ticket phase (please refer to the Registration Fee Schedule for details). • The Organizing Committee and ActiUp are not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by the transferring participant. Any transaction costs related to the transfer are a private agreement between the transferor and transferee and are not associated with the Organizing Committee or ActiUp. • For Individual Registrations: Transfers can be processed directly via the ActiUp registration portal for tickets purchased during the Early Bird phase. For Standard and Late registration phases, please contact ActiUp for assistance. • For Group Registrations: ◦ Before the group leader completes payment: The group leader may update participant information (except race distance). If a participant wishes to change race distance, they should contact the group leader to remove the current registration and submit a new one. (This arrangement is between the participant and the group leader. The Organizing Committee and ActiUp are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.) ◦ After the group leader completes payment: Transfers must be completed through the ActiUp registration portal. Once the transfer request and payment are successfully completed, the transferee will receive a confirmation email with the subject line: “Successful Transfer.” | Support is available until 22 October 2026. After this date, the system will be fully locked and transfers will no longer be supported. |
- For any assistance related to the policies above, please contact ActiUp (Hotline: 1900 63 83 37, Email: support@actiup.net) or through the official customer support channels announced by the Organizing Committee from time to time, including the event’s official website, fanpage, email, hotline, registration platform, and/or other support channels officially authorized by the Organizing Committee.
- ActiUp Support Hours: 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays, Tet holidays, and other statutory days off).
Article 12. Race Kit Contents
- The minimum Race Kit includes: A BIB (with integrated timing chip) and specific items based on the registered package. Detailed information will be announced on the official website/fanpage of the event.
Article 13. Race Kit Collection Regulations
- Participants or their authorized representatives must collect their Race Kit during the announced time and at the specified location. The Organizing Committee (OC) will not be responsible for any kits not collected within the designated timeframe.
- The recipient (Participant/Authorized representative) must present valid identification and provide accurate information. Please verify all items, BIB information, and ensure the timing chip is functional before leaving the collection counter. The OC will not be held responsible for any missing, incorrect, damaged, or lost items once the recipient has left the counter.
- Participants must use their assigned BIB. The use of a non-assigned BIB (including improperly transferred BIBs) may lead to disqualification. The OC is not responsible for any safety issues arising from incorrect medical or emergency contact information linked to the BIB.
Article 14. Race Rules and Prohibited Actions
- BIB Requirements: Participants must wear the official race BIB provided by the Organizing Committee (OC) on the front of their apparel and keep it visible throughout the race. Participants without a valid BIB or those using another person’s BIB/timing chip will not be allowed on the course.
- Liability: The OC is not responsible for any disputes, damages, or losses resulting from incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the participant during registration.
- Self-Management: Participants are responsible for tracking and remembering their start time and wave. Participants may bring their own energy supplies, drinks, or personal necessities, provided they do not violate event rules or compromise the safety of the course. During the race, participants may receive energy, food, and medical support at official aid stations arranged by the OC.
- Emergency Responsibilities: Participants must yield the right of way to medical staff, ambulances, and emergency personnel at all times.
- Mandatory Stops: Participants must immediately stop racing if requested by event staff, medical personnel, or authorities (police, fire department, etc.).
- Course Exit: Once a participant has exited the course, they are strictly prohibited from re-entering for safety reasons and to avoid obstructing other participants. If support is needed, please contact the nearest OC staff member or medical station.
- Prohibited Items: Pets, bicycles, skateboards, strollers, roller skates, or any wheeled devices (excluding authorized emergency vehicles or wheelchairs approved in writing by the OC) are strictly prohibited on the course.
- Penalties: The OC reserves the right to disqualify, cancel race results, and ban offenders from future events for the following violations:
- Taking shortcuts, deviating from the course, using unauthorized means of transport, pacing, wearing another person’s BIB, or unauthorized transfer of BIBs.
- Receiving unauthorized assistance (pacing, shielding, nutrition) outside designated areas from non-OC staff, unauthorized pacers, or any other individuals, as verified by image evidence or complaints.
- Using doping or prohibited substances according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list.
- Conduct: Participants must act professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward other participants, event staff, volunteers, and spectators. Please maintain public hygiene, do not litter, and do not infringe upon others’ property.
- Prohibited Items at Event Site: Bringing weapons, sharp objects, explosives, or hazardous materials into the event area is prohibited. The distribution or display of materials containing content that is anti-government, illegal, inciting public disorder, harassment, or violent according to the laws of Vietnam is strictly prohibited.
- Compliance: Participants are responsible for reading and complying with all rules, course maps, and instructions announced by the OC through official channels (Website, Fanpage, Email).
- Security: In the event of serious violations of public order and security, the OC reserves the right to disqualify the participant, demand immediate removal from the event site, and hand the matter over to authorities for legal action.
Article 15. Medical Safety
- By registering for the race, Participants voluntarily commit that they are physically and mentally fit to participate.
- Participants are responsible for recognizing and understanding their own health limits and must proactively stop racing if any signs of instability or insecurity arise.
- In the event of injury, accident, illness, exhaustion, or signs requiring medical support/emergency care, medical staff designated by the Organizing Committee (OC) have the right to examine, provide first aid, request the Participant to stop racing, transport the Participant to the nearest medical station, or arrange for emergency medical treatment if deemed necessary to ensure the Participant’s safety at any time during the Event. The OC reserves the right to enforce the removal of any Participant from the race course/event area in emergency cases to ensure the safety and life of the Participant. Any intentional failure to comply with medical directives will result in BIB disqualification, cancellation of race results, and a potential ban from future events.
- The OC is responsible for arranging fixed and mobile first-aid stations along the race course to provide timely support to Participants. On-site first-aid services provided within the scope of the race are free of charge.
- The Organizing Committee may provide insurance coverage for Participants, subject to the availability of suitable sponsorship funding. If insurance is provided, the insured persons, scope of coverage, insurance benefits, and applicable terms and conditions shall be governed by the relevant insurance policy.
- Participants are responsible for self-paying any medical expenses incurred (if any) related to training and/or participating in the Event as per regulations, including but not limited to: ambulance fees, hospital fees, doctor fees, pharmaceuticals, and other medical care services. The OC, sponsors, and related parties are completely exempt from liability for financial compensation or any other form of compensation regarding these incurred medical expenses.
- When support is needed on the race course, Participants should contact the emergency phone number printed on the BIB or proceed to the nearest aid station.
- Necessary health information and emergency contact details may be shared with medical service providers, healthcare facilities, insurance providers, or competent authorities, to the extent necessary for emergency response, medical treatment, insurance purposes, and the protection of life and health, in accordance with applicable laws.
Article 16. Timing and Race Results
- The automated timing system of the event records results based on two standard time benchmarks:
- Gun Time: The time calculated from the starting signal until the Participant crosses the finish line.
- Net Time / Chip Time: The actual time of an individual Participant, calculated from the moment they cross the start line (activating the timing mat) until they cross the finish line.
- Participants are required to use the official BIB provided by the Organizing Committee (OC), which includes an integrated electronic timing chip. This device must be securely attached to the BIB and worn throughout the entire course from the start line to the finish line to ensure accurate results.
- Participants are strictly prohibited from carrying or wearing more than one (01) timing chip during the race. Any violations detected by the system or race officials will result in immediate disqualification and the cancellation of all race results.
- Participants with irregular timing data or missing data at any checkpoint (due to taking shortcuts, deviating from the course, being paced by others, etc.) will be monitored and may be considered as having not completed the race, resulting in result cancellation.
- Official results will be reviewed by the OC before publication. The OC reserves the full right to refuse recognition of any Participant’s results if there is evidence of violations regarding the race regulations and safety rules.
Article 17. Result Disputes
- Any complaints regarding results/awards must be submitted to the Organizing Committee (OC) before 23:59 on November 8, 2026 (or as per the official announcement by the OC).
- The OC reserves the right to request Participants to provide information or verify data to process the dispute. In all cases, the decision of the OC shall be final.
Article 18. Awards
18.1. Rules for Award Determination and Announcement
- Award results are based entirely on the official race results announced by the Organizing Committee (OC). The OC reserves the full right to change, adjust, or cancel the results of any winner if it is discovered that the Participant has violated any clause of the race regulations.
- The structure and value of prizes are detailed and officially updated in the Race Guide, the official race website, and/or appendices attached to these regulations.
- Prizes (especially physical items) are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash, unless otherwise notified in writing by the OC.
18.2. Collection Deadline and Procedures
- Award-winning Participants are responsible for complying with all terms and conditions and must carry out the prize collection procedures in person on the event day within the time frame specified by the OC, unless otherwise notified or agreed upon in writing.
- Participants collecting prizes must present the following documents at the OC counter:
- Original National ID card/Citizen ID/Passport, or VNeID level 2 identity verification;
- Valid race BIB;
- The OC reserves the right to request Participants to provide additional personal information or necessary documents for verification;
- The OC reserves the right to request Participants to provide their race tracklog or relevant data to verify the results.
- To ensure financial security and prevent fraud, the OC reserves the full right to refuse cash prize payments or bank transfers to any third party not designated as a legally authorized representative as defined in Section 18.3.
18.3. Tax Obligations and Special Payment Procedures (Authorization/Participants under 18)
- All prize money exceeding the taxable threshold will be subject to Personal Income Tax (PIT) withheld at the source by the OC before actual payment to the Participant. The winning Participant will receive the remaining prize money after tax deduction.
- Procedures for Participants under 18 or those without a bank account: The OC will only process prize money via bank transfer to a legally authorized representative upon submission of the following supporting evidence:
- Authorization letter/Legal guardianship confirmation certified by a competent government authority;
- Original or certified copy of the valid ID/Citizen ID/Passport or VNeID level 2 of both the Participant and the authorized representative;
- Bank account information of the authorized representative.
Article 19. Personal Belongings Storage
- The Organizing Committee (OC) will organize a designated area for personal belongings storage according to established instructions. The OC is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
- The OC will not accept items of high value (wallets, phones, laptops, etc.), prohibited substances, or items that violate the law. The OC reserves the right to inspect storage bags if there is suspicion or upon the request of authorities for security reasons.
Article 20. Organizing Committee’s Rights and Image Usage Rights
- The Organizing Committee (OC) reserves the right to refuse participation or disqualify any Participant for legitimate reasons in accordance with the race regulations and legal provisions.
- The OC has the right to film, photograph, and use the images, videos, and/or other recording materials related to the Participant throughout the duration of the Event for the purpose of communication, promotion, and archiving of the race, including for future seasons. Registering for the Event implies that the Participant has agreed to these terms.
- The Event Sponsors and/or units authorized by the OC are permitted to use the Participant’s images, videos, and recording materials within the scope of communication and promotion for the race and for the Sponsor’s sponsorship activities associated with the race, including use for commercial purposes, provided that such use complies with current legal regulations.
- The OC has the right to use basic information of the Participant such as full name, age, city/province, and race results in communication and promotional content and news related to the Event/Race on official channels and media outlets.
- The Organizing Committee has the right to collect, use, store, and process Participants’ personal data to the extent necessary for the following purposes: receiving and managing registrations; verifying identity, age, and eligibility to participate; issuing Race Kits and BIBs; recording race times, verifying and publishing results; ensuring safety and security, providing medical assistance, rescue services, insurance, and emergency contact; providing Participant support; handling complaints and disputes; carrying out event organization and communications activities; and fulfilling obligations as required by applicable laws and regulations.
- The OC is not responsible for any disputes or issues arising from incomplete or inaccurate registration information provided by the Participant.
- The OC reserves the right to postpone, change the content/plan, or cancel the Event due to safety reasons or force majeure events, including but not limited to: extreme weather such as high winds, heavy rain, hail, storms, tornadoes; earthquakes; fires; terrorist threats or attacks; accidents; serious incidents; floods, and similar events. In such cases, registration fees and/or related incurred expenses will not be refunded.
Article 21. Exceptions
- Any individual or organization requesting an exception to the regulations in these Rules must submit a written request to the OC at least 10 days before the event date. The written request must clearly state the reason for the request. Exceptions are only applicable upon written approval from the OC.
Article 22. Effectiveness
- These Regulations take effect from the date of issuance. Detailed contents (Race Guide, course maps, schedules, award structures, etc.) officially announced by the Organizing Committee (OC) are an integral part of these Regulations.
- The OC reserves the right to amend, supplement, or repeal all or part of the event regulations based on actual circumstances and requirements to ensure safety and operations.
- Participants are responsible for staying updated and are considered bound by any amendments or supplements officially announced by the OC prior to the event date.
- Failure to comply with the event regulations (including amended or supplemented regulations) may lead to the cancellation of race results, forfeiture of prizes, and/or disqualification from participation, as decided by the OC.
- In the event of issues not covered by these regulations, the OC will make decisions based on actual circumstances and applicable legal provisions; the decision of the OC shall be final.
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