[UEH 50] Runners Write the "Knowledge - People - Future" Race at UEH Run Half Marathon 2026

07 Jun, 2026

On June 7, 2026, nearly 4,000 athletes gathered at Sala Urban Area (An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) to participate in the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 - Embracing Our Future, a race organized for the first time by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary (1976-2026) -1.

Taking place over two days, June 6-7, 2026, the program included an Expo Day featuring exhibitions, experiential activities, UEH Alumni networking, business booths, and a talkshow on healthy lifestyles; and a Race Day featuring three distances: 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM. Symbolizing the heritage of Knowledge - People - Future, the distances helped recreate the 50-year journey of UEH through each resilient and emotional stride -10.

A meaningful highlight of the race was that all proceeds after expenses, along with contributions from businesses and runners, will be channeled into the Giving To UEH Program, aimed at providing scholarships for learners, developing facilities, supporting academic activities, and promoting sustainable development projects at UEH. Therefore, each step was not only an effort to surpass personal limits but also a practical action contributing to education and the community.

Athletes starting the 21km distance

Representative image of Ho Chi Minh City at 10km

Athletes starting the 5km distance

Beautiful moments on the Heritage Run

First athletes finishing the 21km distance

Athletes completing the 10km distance at the finish line

Emotional finish line moments of athletes in the 5km distance

A journey connecting 50 years of UEH heritage through every step

Attending the Closing and Award Ceremony of the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026, on the side of UEH, the program was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - UEH President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - UEH Vice President; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - UEH Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Strategic Development Council, former Chairman of the University Council, former President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of the UEH Alumni Executive Board, former UEH Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, former UEH Vice President, along with leaders of various units under UEH.

The program also saw the participation of representatives from sponsoring units, partner organizations, together with over 4,000 athletes, volunteers, alumni, students, and the sports-loving community, all contributing to a professional, safe, and emotionally rich race season.

Panoramic view of the Closing and Award Ceremony

In his closing speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - UEH President shared: "The UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 is a special milestone in the 50-year journey of UEH's establishment and development. The most valuable thing is not just the participation of nearly 4,000 athletes, but the convergence of multiple generations of UEHers on a shared journey. This is the embodiment of UEH's upcoming development strategy: connecting stakeholders with a common vision - co-creating value for the future."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung delivering the closing speech

Athletes looking back at memorable moments of the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026

Expressing gratitude to sponsors and partner organizations

The success of the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 was significantly supported by 18 enterprises and organizations, including: Tierra, OCB, VPBank, UOB, Sky High, Recharge, Oxy Plus, Pocari Sweat, Katinat, Vinamilk, Soundcore, Zocker, The Gioi Chay Bo, AB Nutrition, Benh vien Quan y 175, Devie, VBI Insurance, and Dove. The collaboration of these units contributed to co-creating a professional, safe, and community-driven race with UEH.

At the Closing Ceremony, the Organizing Committee presented letters of appreciation and expressed gratitude to the Diamond, Silver, and Bronze sponsors, as well as the partner organizations that supported the tournament from organizational work and athlete care to experiential activities at the Expo Day and on the race course.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung - President of UEH, and Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH, presented appreciation gifts to the partner organizations

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Duy, General Director of TIERRA Joint Stock Company, shared his remarks at the Closing and Awards Ceremony

Launch of the UEH Alumni Running Club

One of the highlights of the Closing Ceremony was the launch of the UEH Alumni Running Club - a space connecting generations of alumni who love running, spreading an active lifestyle and a spirit of connection from the UEH Alumni ecosystem. The establishment of the Club extends the spirit of the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026, aiming to build a sustainable sports community, accompanying community-focused activities in the future.

M.A. Phan Ngoc Anh - General Secretary of the UEH Alumni Executive Board announcing the decision to establish the UEH Alumni Running Club

Launch of the UEH Alumni Running Club Executive Board

Honoring the outstanding athletes of the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026

After hours of determined competition on the heritage race course, the Award Ceremony honored the athletes who achieved outstanding results in the 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM distances for both men and women. In addition to the professional categories, this race season also marked special awards such as: the "UEH Heritage Cosplay" Award for runners with creative and unique images embodying the UEH spirit, the "Ageless Runner" Award for the oldest athlete to complete the race, and the "UEH Heritage Spirit" Award for the UEH club/team with the largest number of participating members.

Furthermore, the program presented awards for UEH staff and employees, including the Group Photo Award and the Inspirational Sports Staff Award.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chair of the UEH Alumni Executive Board, presented the “UEH Heritage Spirit” Award to the Student Financial Research Group (SFR)

Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy - Chairman of the UEH Trade Union, presented awards to the Top 3 Women of the 5km distance

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, and Mr. Nguyen Tan Anh, representative of Recharge Vietnam Co., Ltd., presented awards to the Top 3 Male runners in the 5KM distance

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet, Chairwoman of the UEH Alumni Executive Board, and Mr. Tran Tieu Bao, Director of Sky High Manufacturing - Trading - Service Co., Ltd., presented awards to the Top 3 Female runners in the 10KM distance

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman of the UEH Strategic Development Council, and Mr. Tran Phong Lanh, Southern Regional Director of the Corporate Banking Division, Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), presented awards to the Top 3 Male runners in the 10KM distance

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai, UEH Vice President, and Mr. Nguyen Hoang Duy, General Director of TIERRA Joint Stock Company, presented awards to the Top 3 Female runners in the 21KM category. awards to Top 3 Women of the 21km distance

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung and Ms. Pham Thi Minh Thy, Director of Pham Ngoc Thach Transaction Office, Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank), presented awards to the Top 3 Male runners in the 21KM distance

Closing one journey, opening new steps

The UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 - Embracing Our Future has concluded, leaving many beautiful impressions in the hearts of athletes, volunteers, partners, and the participating community. The success of the race is the result of close coordination between management agencies, functional forces, the medical team, volunteers, sponsoring units, partner organizations, and all the athletes.

More than just a sporting event, the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 was a journey to spread a healthy living spirit, connect the community, and honor the heritage values cultivated throughout 50 years of UEH's establishment and development. From today's heritage course, the steps of UEHers will continue to serve as an inspiration for the community to co-create the future, spread sustainable values, and continue writing meaningful journeys ahead.