HANOI, VIETNAM-- December 19, 2022 -- The pioneering worldwide virtual race to adopt blockchain technology, jointly organized by Aura Network and VnExpress.

V-Race is a professional running race annually organized by VnExpress. Each race delivers practical meanings for society. Officially held for the first time in 2021, V-Race has held 6 races with a total of nearly 25,000 participants so far.

2022 is the first year for V-Race to return with a completely new version called V-Race The Bull Run, which integrates blockchain and NFT technology into the race. V-Race The Bull Run 2022 is organized to ignite opportunities for the mainstream to approach trending Blockchain technology, along with maintaining physical training habits.

The co-organization of Aura Network will give a much-needed boost for the race to spread positive messages to Blockchain and Web3 communities around the world.

“Empowered by blockchain and NFT technology, V-Race The Bull Run 2022 pioneers to break the limits of time and location, and open up a whole new world where the entire community can participate in running.” - Mr. Giang Tran, CEO of Aura Network.

Running rules are designed to cater for all levels of fitness and physical conditions. Runners can register for one of the following challenges: 10 km, 30 km, 50 km, 70 km or 100 km to complete within 3 weeks, starting from Dec 30th 2022 to Jan 20th 2023.

Outstandingly, V-Race The Bull Run 2022 does not limit the number of daily runs, or the maximum number of kilometers per day; as long as participants can fulfill the registered distance in the permitted time and speed. At the end of the race, event organizers will rank runners based on the total time to complete the distance.

Top 100 runners of each distance will receive an NFT medal powered by Aura Network. This NFT is distributed randomly with guaranteed uniqueness and privacy. Moreover, Top 100 are also awarded a physical medal dedicated for their registered distance. Top 20 will also receive a finisher T-shirt designed by Aura Network. Additionally, there will be mini-games for the first finishers to hunt extra gifts!