Nearly 4,300 Vietnamese and foreign runners will race up to 70km on trails through orchards and tea fields in the Vietnam Trail Marathon (VTM) in Moc Chau, Son La province on April 24 after a suspension triggered by COVID-19.

Nong Van Chuyen, a member of the Tay ethnic minority group, has forged a reputation in the running community for his skill, hard work and creativity, which have allowed him to make running his livelihood.