For the first time, a run recreating the 50-year heritage of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is being organized. The UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 “Embracing Our Future” has officially launched and ticket sales will begin from April 3 to May 10, 2026, with an exclusive Flash Sale on April 3 and 4.
A Run Recreating the Heritage of Knowledge – People – Future of UEH’s 50-Year Journey (1976-2026)
As part of a series of 22 co-creation activities for a sustainable future toward the 50th anniversary, the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 “Embracing Our Future” is expected to be the most special community sports event of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) this year.
More than just a run, at the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026, UEHers and the entire community will experience a run course – a heritage space – reminiscing about their student days at a national key university over its 50 years of formation and development.
Join the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 “Embracing Our Future” and experience the heritage run:
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A place recreating the 9 stages of UEH’s development, from the mission of nation-building through knowledge in 1976 to the milestone of aiming to be among the Top 15 leading universities in Southeast Asia by 2026.
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A route of golden values, where 8 core heritage values – Solidarity, Compassion, Dedication, Community, Pioneering, Creation, Sustainability, Internationalization – are recreated, preserved, and carried forward through generations of UEHers.
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A convergence space – for the first time – of more than 50 generations of learners, where stories are retold, memories awakened, and the journey continued is spread.
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A touchpoint connecting the “Changemaker” community – from lecturers, students, alumni to partners, businesses, and individuals sharing the spirit of action for sustainable values – joining hands to create a common journey for the future.
Heading toward the “Future” – where the heritage values of 50 years are treasured, inherited, and spread – UEH calls upon thousands of footsteps from the Changemaker community to converge, creating the journey of Knowledge – People – Future at the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026: Embracing Our Future.
Look forward to the medal, race shirt, and finisher shirt imbued with a “heritage” character. Join and tell your own student story with UEH.
UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 “Embracing Our Future”: Race Information
The UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 includes 3 distances, each symbolizing a stage of UEH’s development:
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5KM – Heritage of Knowledge: Symbolizes the mission of nation-building – a book of knowledge opened during the 1975-1976 period, when UEH undertook the role of training economic and managerial human resources to serve the country’s reconstruction and development.
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10KM – Heritage of People: Embodies the philosophy of “taking people as the center,” linked to the orientation of development according to social needs and market dynamics, marking the milestone of transforming into a multidisciplinary, sustainable university.
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21KM – Heritage of the Future: Represents the vision for long-term development, a collective with the spirit of ONE UEH – where the community of UEHers, partners, and domestic and international scholars converge, becoming the driving force that keeps UEH constantly moving and innovating with the image of “a global university – acting locally” – “a university within the heart of the city,” acting together for a sustainable future.
Race Information:
1. Date: From June 6, 2026 to June 7, 2026
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Expo Day: June 6, 2026 (Saturday)
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Race Day: From 4:00 AM, June 7, 2026 (Sunday)
2. Location: Sala Urban Area, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
The meeting point at Sala is chosen as an “iconic junction” of UEH RUN 2026 – where the winding routes recreate the 50-year journey of UEH’s formation and development.
A familiar venue for many major runs in Ho Chi Minh City, the Sala Urban Area offers an open, modern running space. From here, runners can also admire the city’s development icons such as the Bitexco Financial Tower, Times Square Saigon Building, Saigon Marina IFC, Ba Son Bridge, and the Saigon Riverside Park. More than just a route, this journey evokes the image of UEH constantly transforming, accompanying and developing alongside Ho Chi Minh City over the past 50 years.
A corner of the Sala Urban Area – A venue for many runs in Ho Chi Minh City chosen for the UEH Run Half Marathon (Image source: Internet))
3. Ticket Price Table:
*Special offer: Full-time UEH students will receive a 20% discount when registering, applicable from April 7, 2026. The discount code will be sent directly to students’ email addresses in the coming days.*
4. Race Route Map:
5. Awards:
5.1. Awards for the Community
The UEH Run Half Marathon 2026 awards the Top 3 male/female runners in each distance, with prize money increasing by distance length, up to 5,000,000 VND for the 21KM distance.
Alongside competitive achievements, the run also celebrates values of connection and community spirit:
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01 “Heritage Spirit” Award for the UEH Youth Union – Student Association-affiliated Club/Team/Group with the highest number of members participating.
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01 UEH Heritage Cosplay Award for runners who bring creative, unique images associated with UEH in their own style.
Additionally, high-achieving athletes will receive additional gifts from sponsors as recognition for their efforts and journey of conquering their limits.
5.2. “Sporting Beauty” Awards for UEH Staff and Lecturers
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01 Collective Award for the unit/group with images prominently demonstrating team spirit, companionship, and unique character throughout the run.
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01 “Sports-Inspiring Staff” Award honoring a UEH staff member whose images spread positive energy, inspiring a healthy lifestyle and sports spirit to the community.
Format: Contest entries will be posted on the official UEH Trade Union fanpage for community voting.
Invitation to Join the Knowledge – People – Future Journey Extended to the Entire Community and Society
UEH respectfully invites all UEHers and the community to join the UEH Run Half Marathon 2026.
All proceeds (after expenses), along with giving amounts from businesses and runners, will be contributed to the Giving To UEH Program – giving together, creating value for education through scholarships, investment in internationally-standard facilities, scientific seminars spreading academic knowledge, and promoting sustainable development projects at UEH.
Flash Sale ticket sales from April 3 – April 4, 2026 at: https://tikpik.vn/events/ueh-half-marathon-embracing-our-future/
Follow the UEH Half Marathon Fanpage for the latest updates on the run.
Every step is not just an individual effort, but also a mark on the journey recreating the heritage of Knowledge – People – Future. Embracing Our Future.
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Half a century of development, UEH has become one of the leading universities in the region, nurtured through 8 heritage values: Unity – Compassion – Dedication – Community – Pioneering – Creation – Sustainability – Internationalization. This is the legacy of internal strength that connects the past, present, and future. Stay tuned for UEH’s 50th anniversary celebration event: UEH Grand Anniversary “Embracing Future Together” On October 27, 2026, at A.116 Hall and livestreamed on UEH’s media and social media platforms. Discover UEH’s 50-year journey:
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News, images: UEH50 Organizing Committee