New NITECORE Athlete - Ha Thi Hau

On November 4, 2025, NITECORE is honored to announce that Ha Thi Hau, an elite trail runner from Vietnam, has officially joined the NITECORE family as a trail running athlete!

Rising from Life’s Challenges to Start Her Trail Running Journey

Born in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam, Ha Thi Hau grew up running freely through the hills and forests - an experience that would later lay the foundation for her trail running journey. During high school, she began to show her natural talent for running. However, due to being just 2cm below the height requirement, she missed the chance to enter university and pursue her dream major in physical education.

Life after Covid pandemic was far from easy, Ha Thi Hau sought a way to reclaim her life and rediscover herself. It was during this time of confusion and struggle that she turned back to running. After only two months of training, she stood at the starting line of the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) and astonishingly, she claimed the championship in her debut. From that moment, a new chapter of her life began.

From Trailblazer to Inspiration

Ha Thi Hau did not stop at domestic races in Vietnam - she set her sights on the global stage. She placed 6th at the Western States 100 and 4th at the UTMB CCC, two of the world’s most prestigious trail running events. Each time her signature conical hat appeared at the finish line, it signified another step beyond her own limits.

Ha Thi Hau shared that Vietnamese women runners are not short of passion for trail running, but are often constrained by the dual pressures of work and family, leaving little time to chase their dreams. In many of them, she saw a reflection of her younger self. That’s why every one of her finishes carries the love and determination of Vietnamese trail runners - inspiring more women to step forward with courage and confidence.

On November 1, 2025, at the TSAIGU TRAIL held in Linhai, Zhejiang, NITECORE athlete Ha Thi Hau once again proved her strength. With an impressive time of 13:27:36, she claimed the women’s championship in the 105 km category, shining once again on the international trail running stage.

From Personal Breakthroughs to Shared Journeys

Ha Thi Hau’s constant breakthroughs, both in life and on the race, perfectly echo NITECORE’s spirit of Keep Innovating.

As a leading figure in Vietnam’s trail running community, she embodies the essence of light: resilience in the face of challenges, and the pursuit of limits with unwavering determination.

Looking ahead, NITECORE and Ha Thi Hau will continue moving forward together, each pushing beyond limits and illuminating the way toward greater possibilities.