Whole family joins the 'Conquering Ba Ra Peak' cross-country race

The 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026, organized by Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio and Television in coordination with various units and localities, is drawing intense interest and participation from professional and amateur athletes, as well as athletics enthusiasts nationwide. Athletes are currently training intensively in preparation for the competition, which will take place on January 4, 2026, in Phuoc Long Ward, Dong Nai Province.

There are many reasons why runners decide to participate in the race. For families, participating in the race not only improves their health but also serves as a way to bond with family members.

The family of Bui Viet Trung exchanges information about the 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026

The family of Bui Viet Trung, owner of Viet Trung Bird's Nest Farm (in Binh Phuoc ward, Dong Nai province), has 13 members who have registered to participate in the 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026.

13 members register for the competition

Bui Viet Trung was the first in his family to take up running. To date, this runner has participated in many large and small running races in various localities. Trung's passion for running spread, and gradually, other family members joined in, sharing the joy of running together.

Bui Viet Trung shared: “For the 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament 'Conquering Ba Ra Peak' in 2026, my family has registered to participate with 13 members. This occasion is an opportunity for us to not only improve our health but also strengthen our bond, encourage one another to stay healthy, unite for development, and run together, spreading the spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity.”

Bui Viet Trung added: The idea of ​​his whole family participating in the race was to create a family memory. "Ba Ra mountain is not only a symbolic mountain of Phuoc Long, Dong Nai province, but also a place for my family to challenge ourselves and understand each other better," Trung shared.

Currently, every day, Trung's family members, including his wife, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren, train together in alternating short and long distances to prepare for the race. Everyone is happy and excited, as they get to experience running on the local track where they live.

Nguyen Thi Bich Chi, Trung's wife, shared: “We registered the whole family to join the race, hoping to conquer the peak of Ba Ra Mountain together with our parents and children, to admire the Thac Mo Lake and the beauty of Ba Ra Mountain. We want to reach the finish line together and conquer this peak as a family. Cross-country running is a community sport, and running alone is fine, but running as a family strengthens bonds and allows us to conquer milestones together. Running together is more enjoyable and brings greater happiness.”

Run together to strengthen bonds

The fact that all family members registered to participate in the race has become a special memory for Bui Viet Trung's family. Instead of focusing on achievements, they viewed the whole family registering for the race as a journey of experience and bonding, sharing a common goal of completing the race with encouragement and support.

The 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026 is not only a sporting event but also a platform to promote positive values, a healthy lifestyle, and a spirit of community connection. It promises to be a truly special experience for families.

Vu Thi Thoan, mother of Bui Viet Trung, happily shared: "When jogging with my family, I feel relaxed. I'm getting older, so being able to run as this feels like overcoming my own limitations, and it's also a motivation for my children and grandchildren to exercise together."

According to Trung's family members, participating in sports activities will provide the family with more space and an environment to bond. Running alongside loved ones helps family members gain more physical energy and adds to family joy, allowing everyone to understand and empathize with each other more during the run.

Bui Viet Nghia, a student at Tan Phu Secondary School and son of Bui Viet Trung, expressed: “For me, running in particular and sports in general not only help me improve my health so I can study better, but also help me and my family bond, unite, and understand each other better.”

Along the race course, each family made its mark not only with its strides but also with its love and companionship.

The 31st National Cross-Country Mountain-Climbing Tournament “Conquering Ba Ra Peak” in 2026, in addition to the annual distances for elite men and women, will also include 6.1km and 19km races for amateur men and women. This occasion aims to create an attractive playground for running enthusiasts to test their limits and conquer the race. It will also be a fun experience for families in particular.

“The whole family is participating in the race, first and foremost to improve our health, and secondly to support the sports movement. I also want to spread the spirit of sports to everyone. My whole family is very excited to take part in the race together. It’s a lot of fun, and everyone is feeling enthusiastic,” said Bui Thi Thanh Thuy, the older sister of Bui Viet Trung.

By Anh Ngoc – Translated by Quoc Dung, Minho