THE GREEN DRAGON AWARD 2026

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Article 1. General Introduction

The Green Dragon Award 2026 (the “Tournament”) is organised by Duc Huong Anh Limited Company (the “Organiser”) as part of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning.

Article 2. Scope of Application

These Terms and Conditions govern the participation in and organisation of the Tournament. The Appendices form an integral part of these Terms and Conditions. Appendix 1 sets out the detailed format, rules and regulations of the Tournament. Appendix 2 sets out details of the Prize. Any reference to Terms and Conditions shall include all Appendices. Participants must read these Terms and Conditions carefully before deciding to participate in the Tournament.

Article 3. Time, Location and Team Structure

The Tournament shall take place on 22 November 2026 in Halong, as part of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning. Each participating team shall consist of five (05) Participants. The race distance is 5 km.

Article 4. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By registering for the Tournament, competing athletes (“Participants”) acknowledge that they have read, understood, agreed to and accepted to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Article 5. Eligibility Requirements

5.1. To participate in the Tournament, Participants must fully meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be an adult, aged 18 years or above (as of the Registration Deadline);
• Be an employee of a participating company/organisation, holding a fixed-term employment contract of at least 12 months, as certified by the participating company;
• Hold valid health insurance and/or social insurance issued by the Vietnam Social Security, under the name of the current employing company, with a remaining validity of at least 03 months at the time of registration for the Tournament, as certified by the participating company;
• The company/organisation where the Participant works has received an invitation letter to participate in the Tournament from the Organiser.

5.2. During their participation in the Tournament, Participants must comply with these Terms and Conditions and the policies and regulations of the Organiser.

5.3. Employees of Duc Huong Anh Limited Company (the Organiser) may register to participate in the Tournament; however, the First Prize shall not apply to such Participants. If the team achieving the best result in the Tournament is a team of Duc Huong Anh Limited Company, the First Prize shall be awarded to the next highest-ranked eligible team. Except for this restriction relating to the First Prize, these Terms and Conditions shall apply equally and appropriately to all teams and Participants.

Article 6. Registration

Each participating corporation shall form one (01) or more teams. Each team shall consist of five (05) Participants who are employees of the same organisation.

Each participating team will be provided with five (05) 20% discount codes applicable to the 5KM race category, with one discount code allocated to each Participant. Participants register by entering these discount codes on the official registration website of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning.

Each Participant shall duly complete and sign the Registration Form, the Disclaimer, Release and Waiver, provide the required screenshots of the VSSID (Vietnam Social Security) application, a portrait photograph, together with any other documents as may be required by the Organiser (if any), duly certified by the participating company/organisation, and submit them through the registering company/organisation to the Organiser.

Each team and each Participant shall register for the Tournament by submitting the complete registration dossier in accordance with the Organiser’s requirements via email in response to the invitation letter, no later than 15 September 2026 (“Registration Deadline”).

To ensure the accuracy and completeness of the registration dossier, the Organiser will implement the following process: teams shall first submit scanned copies of the registration dossier (including all required personal information, company/organisation confirmation, and relevant supporting materials). The Organiser will review the submissions and provide feedback, either confirming that the dossier is valid or requesting amendments where necessary. Once the dossier has been verified and approved, teams/Participants shall then submit the original hard copies, duly signed and stamped by the registering company/organisation, to the Organiser in accordance with the instructions provided.

Any registration received after the Registration Deadline shall be invalid and disqualified, unless otherwise determined by the Organiser.

Each individual Participant may only be registered as a member of one (01) team. In the event that a Participant is found to have registered under more than one team, the relevant team(s) shall be disqualified.

Participants are not permitted to transfer their registrations to any other individual after registration submission, unless otherwise approved by the Organiser in writing or by email.

Participants represent and warrant that all information provided to the Organiser is true, accurate and complete. The Organiser shall not be obliged to handle nor be liable for any disputes or claims arising from inaccurate or incomplete information provided in the registration dossier.

The Organiser shall not be liable for any registration not received, or any registration dossier that is delayed, lost, or not successfully submitted due to technical or operational reasons.

Article 7. Tournament Format

Competing teams will participate in the 5KM race at the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning on 22 November 2026, starting together with other runners in the same race category.

The Organiser will calculate each team’s result based on the combined completion time of all five (05) Participants in the team. The team with the shortest total combined time will be declared the Winning Team.

In the event that two (02) or more teams record the same shortest total time, the team with the fastest individual runner completing the 5KM distance will be declared the Winning Team.

The decision of the Organiser in relation to the competition results and determination of the Winning Team shall be final.

The Organiser reserves the sole and absolute discretion to determine and amend the format, structure or schedule of the Tournament based on the number of participating teams and actual circumstances.

Article 8. Prizes and Awarding

Details of the prizes for the Tournament are set out in Appendix 2 attached to these Terms and Conditions.

The Organiser has the right to announce details of the prizes, the names of the winning teams and the Participants through mass media channels, including but not limited to newspapers, television, social media, websites and other online platforms.

Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable for cash. If a Participant refuses to accept the prize, the Organiser shall be entitled to revoke or cancel such prize.

The Winning Team shall not be permitted to replace any Participant for the First Prize. All Participants of the Winning Team and the Winning Team itself must fully comply with the conditions of the First Prize (as set out in Appendix 2), these Terms and Conditions, as well as the policies and regulations of the Organiser (collectively referred to as the “Prize Conditions”).

If all Participants of the Winning Team are unable to receive the prize or fail to meet the Prize Conditions, the Organiser shall be entitled to revoke the title of Winning Team and the First Prize, and to award the title and First Prize to the next highest-ranked team in the Tournament. No alternative prize shall be awarded to the original Winning Team in such circumstances.

If any Participant of the Winning Team is unable to receive the prize or fails to meet the Prize Conditions, the Organiser shall be entitled to withhold, revoke or cancel the prize of such Participant. The remaining Participants of the Winning Team who meet the Prize Conditions shall still receive their prizes. No alternative prize shall be provided to the disqualified Participant.

Article 9. Tax

9.1. The First Prize or any other prizes awarded may constitute taxable income under applicable laws. To the extent permitted by law, any taxes applicable to the First Prize or any other prizes shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Participants receiving such prizes. The prize-winning Participants are fully responsible for reporting the prizes to the relevant tax authorities and paying all applicable taxes in accordance with tax laws.

9.2. Upon request by the Organiser, prize-winning Participants shall promptly complete and submit to the Organiser all tax forms, certificates or authorisations required under applicable tax laws.

9.3. Where required by law, the Organiser reserves the right to withhold and remit to the relevant tax authorities any taxes payable.

9.4. In addition to the foregoing, Participants shall remain fully responsible for any and all taxes, fees, charges and penalties (if any) arising from any failure to comply with their tax obligations in accordance with applicable laws. The Organiser, sponsors, and related parties bear no liability whatsoever in respect of such non-compliance.

Article 10. Compliance with Organiser’s Policies and Regulations

The Organiser shall, at its sole discretion, decide all administrative, organisational and other matters relating to the Tournament in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning and its internal policies and regulations, including but not limited to screening, sponsorship and gifting policies.

In addition to these Terms and Conditions, all Participants registering for The Green Dragon Award commit to fully comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning.

Article 11. Termination of Participation, Revocation and Withdrawal of Prizes

Participants agree that the Organiser shall, at its sole discretion, determine whether the eligibility requirements for participation in the Tournament and the Prize Conditions have been satisfied.

If any Participant breaches any of these Terms and Conditions, fails to meet the eligibility requirements for participation or the Prize Conditions, the Participant agrees that the Organiser shall be entitled, at its sole discretion, to immediately refuse or terminate participation, or to revoke or withdraw the prize of such Participant without prior notice. The Organiser’s decision shall be final.

Article 12. Changes, Cancellation and Termination of the Tournament

12.1. The Organiser may, at its sole discretion, change any dates or schedules of the Tournament or amend these Terms and Conditions, provided that the relevant Participants are notified in advance.

12.2. The Organiser reserves the right, without stating any reason, to cancel or terminate the Tournament at any time.

12.3. In the event that the Organiser is prevented from commencing or continuing the Tournament, or awarding the First Prize or any other prize as contemplated due to any Force Majeure Event – including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemics, pandemic, public health crisis, earthquake, explosion, labour disputes or strikes, acts of God, equipment or satellite failures, riots or civil disturbances, terrorist threats or activities, war (declared or undeclared), any applicable laws, orders or regulations of any governmental authority, court orders, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Organiser – then, subject to any governmental approvals that may be required, the Organiser shall have the right to modify, suspend or terminate the Tournament, or the awarding of the First Prize or any other prize. If the Tournament is cancelled or terminated before the race takes place, such that no Winning Team can be determined, neither the First Prize nor any other prizes shall be awarded.

Article 13. Waiver, Release of Claims and Limitation of Liability

All Participants acknowledge and agree that they fully understand all risks associated with participation in the Tournament and voluntarily participate at their own risk, bearing all risks arising during their participation.

Participants agree that the Organiser shall not be liable, under any circumstances or in any manner, for any errors, omissions, losses or damages suffered by Participants, whether directly or indirectly arising from participation in the Tournament.

Participants agree to release and hold harmless the Organiser from any and all claims, demands, disputes or legal actions, including but not limited to damage to or loss of property, arising out of participation in the Tournament, inability to participate in related activities, or the receipt, use or misuse of the First Prize or any other prize.

The Released Parties shall not be responsible for: (i) any incorrect information caused by Participants, printing errors, or equipment/systems associated with the Tournament; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including interruptions, disconnections, or hardware/software failures; (iii) unauthorised human intervention or human error in the registration process; (iv) technical or human error in administering the Tournament or processing entries; (v) late, lost, damaged or stolen mail; (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property arising directly or indirectly from participation in the Tournament or the receipt, use or misuse of any prize; or (vii) any costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including death or bodily injury, arising in whole or in part from participation in the Tournament or related activities, or from acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of the First Prize or any other prize.

Nothing in this Article shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.

Article 14. Personal Data Processing

By registering to participate, Participants acknowledge that they have read and understood the Organiser’s Personal Data Processing Policy published at https://halongmarathon.com/chinh-sach-bao-ve-du-lieu-ca-nhan/, and consent to the Organiser collecting, using, sharing, transferring and processing their personal data in accordance with the Policy for the following purposes:

(i) organising and administering the Tournament;

(ii) conducting checking, verification and screening activities as required by the Organiser. Such screening may take place at any stage (including registration, during the Tournament, prize awarding, trip organisation, or other times) to identify any conflicts of interest or adverse events (including money laundering, corruption and other financial crimes) associated with the Participant or their employer. The Organiser is not obliged to verify the finality or accuracy of any allegations. The Organiser reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse/terminate participation or revoke/withhold prizes based on screening results without providing reasons or evidence. Participants and their employers agree not to contest or make claims against the screening results or Organiser’s decisions;

(iii) complying with the Organiser’s legal obligations; and

(iv) other lawful purposes under these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.

Participants agree that the Organiser may share and transfer their personal data to contractors, service providers and designated subcontractors for the above purposes (including operating and promoting the Tournament) and to other entities as specified in the Privacy Policy.

If a Participant does not consent or withdraws consent to personal data processing as described, they must immediately cease participation, and the Organiser reserves the right to terminate their participation with immediate effect.

Participants understand that the Organiser may store certain personal information (contact details, images) in databases located outside their country of residence for: (i) Tournament operations; (ii) reasonable reuse in promotional campaigns; and (iii) archival purposes. Such data will be retained for a necessary and reasonable period.

Participants have the right to request access to their personal information and withdraw consent at any time. Participants confirm they have read, understood and agreed to the Privacy Notice on the official website https://halongmarathon.com/chinh-sach-bao-ve-du-lieu-ca-nhan/.

Article 15. Use of Images, Promotional Activities, Public Announcements and Intellectual Property

By signing the Disclaimer, Release and Waiver, Participants agree that the Organiser, its affiliates and organising partners/vendors have the right (but not obligation), without limitation of scope, duration, prior approval or compensation, to use photographic images, video footage, audio recordings or likenesses of Participants across all media (now known or future developed), including live streaming or broadcasting on television, social media and online platforms (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, etc.) to operate and promote the Tournament and for reasonable commercial activities worldwide.

All promotional images and materials produced by the Organiser and/or its agents/service providers featuring Participants, winning Participants, or prizes shall be the property of the Organiser.

The Organiser reserves the right to publicise the names, photos, audio/video recordings of winning Participants across periodicals, websites, social media platforms for promotion and commercial purposes worldwide.

Participants agree to participate in promotional activities/events to attract media coverage (providing quotes for press releases, attending award ceremonies, press conferences, interviews).

Participants acknowledge that they are solely responsible for ensuring that participation in such activities does not breach any third-party agreements (e.g., brand exclusivity). The Organiser bears no liability for any such breach by Participants.

Article 16. Governing Law

The Tournament, these Terms and Conditions, and any disputes arising out of or in connection with them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Vietnam. This choice of governing law does not deprive Participants of protection afforded by mandatory provisions of the laws of their country of residence.

Article 17. Jurisdiction

Participants and the Organiser submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Vietnam.

These Terms and Conditions, together with the Disclaimer, Release and Waiver signed by the Participant, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

Participants acknowledge that in registering for the Tournament, they do not rely on any statements, representations, or warranties other than those expressly set out in these Terms and Conditions.

 

APPENDIX 1

THE GREEN DRAGON AWARD 2026: TOURNAMENT FORMAT, RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations shall apply to the Tournament. The Organiser may amend or adjust the competition rules and regulations where necessary, and any such changes (if any) shall be communicated to the Participants prior to the Tournament.

1. Number of Teams and Participants per Team

Each participating corporation shall form one (01) or more teams. Each team shall consist of five (05) Participants who are employees of the same organisation. Participants must be aged 18 years or above.

2. Race Distance

Participants will compete in the 5KM race, starting together with other runners participating in the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning.

3. Scoring Method

The team result shall be calculated as the total completion time (Chip Time) of all five (05) team members combined. The team with the shortest total time will be declared the Winning Team. In the event that two (02) or more teams record the same shortest total time, the team with the fastest individual runner completing the 5KM distance will be declared the Winning Team. Only Participants who complete the full 5KM distance, as confirmed by the official timing system of the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026 powered by Li-Ning, shall be recognised as having a valid result. In the event that a Participant does not complete the 5KM distance or has their result invalidated/not recorded by the timing system for any reason, the result of the entire team shall not be accepted.

APPENDIX 2

THE PRIZE

First Prize

1. The Winning Team of the Tournament shall receive a prize consisting of: (i) one (01) package of 100 complimentary 5KM BIBs for the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2027 season for the corporate entity to continue expanding its internal running movement; and (ii) one (01) fully-sponsored trip to the Capital for all five (05) members of the winning team to participate in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2027, including: 05 complimentary BIBs (choice of distance) and 02 nights’ accommodation in a 4-to-5-star standard hotel fully covered by the Organiser. The Organiser shall not pay any additional costs directly or indirectly related to the trip or participation in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2027. The itinerary of the trip may be adjusted depending on final activity confirmations and actual circumstances. The costs borne by the Organiser shall not include:

• Meal costs;
• Transportation and commuting costs in Hanoi;
• Travel insurance costs (if any);
• Other personal expenses such as telephone charges, laundry, medical expenses (if incurred) and other similar expenses.

2. All Participants of the Winning Team shall agree on a preferred departure date to travel to Hanoi for participation in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2027 and notify the Organiser 90 days prior to the race date. Based on such notification, the Organiser shall use reasonable efforts to arrange the necessary transportation, travel schedule and accommodation according to the proposed departure date; however, the Organiser reserves the right to determine the official departure date and the entire itinerary. Once the itinerary has been announced by the Organiser, any request for itinerary changes by the winning Participants shall not be accepted. Winning Participants who wish to travel to Hanoi separately from the group must make their own arrangements at their own cost. For the avoidance of doubt, where any Participant is unable to travel in accordance with the announced itinerary for any reason whatsoever, the Organiser will not arrange any additional trip.
3. Prior to the trip to Hanoi, winning Participants, at their own cost, shall be solely responsible for obtaining and checking all necessary health or safety requirements associated with the itinerary. Invitation letters, travel insurance and other insurance cover are not included in the First Prize. The Organiser shall not be responsible for any consequences, including any costs incurred, and the Organiser reserves the right to withdraw the First Prize from any winning Participant if, for any reason whatsoever, such winning Participant is unable to travel or participate in the trip organised for the First Prize winning team.
4. The Participants of the Winning Team must be able to travel to Hanoi to participate in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2027 during the event year. The official date of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race 2027 will be communicated to the Winning Team as soon as reasonably possible.
5. Other than the First Prize components as described above, the winning Participants shall be solely responsible for any fees, charges or costs incurred throughout and in connection with the trip, including but not limited to personal expenditures, meals, transportation, souvenirs, and any third-party claims, charges or fines. Accommodations and venues included in the itinerary reserve the right to refuse service to any guest who fails to comply with health and safety rules, general terms and conditions, or who causes disturbances at the venue.
6. All winning Participants must comply with the terms and conditions, disclaimer, release and waiver, and the policies and regulations of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race Organiser.

The First Prize and any other prizes awarded are non-transferable and subject to availability, and no cash alternative shall be offered. The Organiser reserves the right, at any time, to substitute the prizes with other prizes which may not be of equivalent value, by notifying the relevant winning Participants.