Pace for a Cause: A 6km Morning Charity Run Blends Fitness, Matcha Culture and Social Good
KiN Hotel Group, in partnership with Cha Kobō and Nopa, will host “Pace for a Cause,” a community charity run designed to bring people together through movement, mindful living and meaningful impact.
HO CHI MINH CITY, March 2026 - As hospitality brands across Southeast Asia look for new ways to connect with their communities, KiN Hotel Group is turning a Saturday morning run into a meaningful initiative. Pace for a Cause, a 6km charity run through the streets of District 1, brings together Saigon’s growing wellness community to raise funds for SOS Children’s Villages Vietnam, with 50% of all ticket proceeds donated directly to the charity.
Co-hosted with matcha lifestyle concept Cha Kobō and sustainability-focused design studio Nopa, the event reflects KiN Hotel Group’s philosophy of “Warmth of Kinship” - a commitment to building meaningful connections between people, community and place. The morning run will be followed by a rooftop social at KiN Hotel, featuring DJ sets, a complimentary matcha bar experience and community activations designed to extend the spirit of the run beyond the finish line.
Designed as a lifestyle-driven charity initiative, Pace for a Cause aims to bring together fitness, culture and social impact while supporting children without parental care in Vietnam.
Benny, Co-Founder and CBO of KiN Hotel Group said: "Pace for a Cause reflects the spirit of Warmth of Kinship - bringing people together through shared experiences that connect wellness, creativity and social responsibility".
"By combining movement, culture and meaningful partnerships, we hope to inspire the community to contribute to a cause that creates lasting impact".
A Community Run Through the Heart of Saigon
The morning begins at 06:30 with arrival, check-in and a warm-up session led by KiNetics, KiN Hotel's own PT-led weekly running club. At 07:00, 40 to 60 runners set off from KiN Hotel Thi Sach Edition through the streets of central Ho Chi Minh City for a 6km guided charity run. The group will make a hydration stop at TucKiN Café inside KiN Hotel Ly Tu Trong Edition, before completing the course and heading up to the rooftop social celebration.
The post-run social features live DJ sets by TRGSOFINE and BIGPOPPAPUMP. Cha Kobō matcharistas will serve complimentary matcha drinks, while premium ticket holders can join a hands-on matcha workshop, a rare and intimate experience with one of Saigon’s most admired Japanese tea concepts.
Nopa will bring its NFC-enabled Nopa MOVE Bottle and interactive sustainability activations to the event, showing how sustainability can be integrated into everyday lifestyle experiences.
Every step of the morning is in service of SOS Children's Villages Vietnam, an organisation that provides long-term, family-based care for children without parental support, giving them not just shelter, but a home, an education, and someone to grow up with. Beyond the 50 percent ticket revenue pledge, participants will find an Impact Wall on the day to leave personal messages of support, alongside direct donation QR codes placed throughout the venue.
The giving does not stop at the finish line. At the Retro Gaming Corner, participants who exhaust their game tokens can re-enter by making a small donation to SOS, a reminder that keeps charitable giving woven into every moment of the morning.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, 11 April 2026 | Location: KiN Hotel Thi Sach Edition, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
06:30 - 07:00 Arrival & warm-up
- Check-in and warm-up led by KiNetics trainers at KiN Hotel Thi Sach Edition
07:00 - 08.30 6km Charity Run
- Guided through central HCMC with pacer & sweeper.
- Mid-run hydration stop at TucKiN Café, KiN Hotel Ly Tu Trong Edition
08:30 - 12:00 Rooftop social at KiN Hotel
- DJ sets by TRGSOFINE & BIGPOPPAPUMP · Cha Kobō matcha bar · Retro gaming corner · Nopa sustainability activations · Community networking
Choose Your ticket, Choose Your impact
Pace for a cause participants can register under three ticket tiers:
The First Step - 450,000 VND / pax
- 6km run entry
- Complimentary Cha Kobō matcha drink
The Giving Mile - 1,200,000 VND / pax
- 6km run entry
- Premium Nopa MOVE smart bottle
- Hands-on Cha Kobō matcha workshop
- Complimentary matcha drink
The Full Impact - 1,800,000 VND / pax
- 6km run entry
- Premium Nopa MOVE smart bottle
- Hands-on Cha Kobō matcha workshop with complimentary matcha drink
- 2-hour KUDOCHI Onsen Deluxe Room pass (valued at 2,600,000 VND) for post-run recovery
Pace for a Cause is made possible with the support of Cha Kobō, Nopa and KUDOCHI Onsen. Each contributing their expertise to a morning built around one shared purpose: movement, community, and giving back.
For enquiries and registration, visit https://www.chakobotea.com/pages/pace-for-a-cause, email Hello@chakobotea.com, or call +84 077 865 8886
ABOUT KiN GROUP KiN Group is a Vietnam-born lifestyle and hospitality company building a multi-brand ecosystem across hospitality, food & beverage, wellness, lifestyle, and digitally enabled operations. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the group is guided by its philosophy of “Warmth of Kinship,” creating thoughtfully designed environments and community-driven experiences that bring people together. Its growing portfolio includes hospitality brands such as KiN Hotel, KiN Hotel Edition, KiN Wander, and NiK Hotel, alongside destination-led concepts in dining and wellness, including KUDOCHI Onsen, as well as emerging lifestyle and technology ventures. Through an integrated ecosystem approach, KiN Group combines design, operational excellence, and cultural programming to deliver seamless, connected experiences across its platforms. By bridging local authenticity with global standards, the group is positioning itself as a new-generation lifestyle hospitality platform in Southeast Asia, with ambitions for regional and international expansion. For more information, visit www.kinhotel.com and follow @kinvietnam on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. ABOUT CHA KOBŌ Located in the heart of Saigon, Cha Kobō is a concept and lifestyle space where guests experience premium matcha and tea-based products in a setting that pays homage to Japanese culture. The brand sources the highest quality teas from Japan and reimagines them with a creativity unique to Vietnam. Address: 62A Ho Hao Hon, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Visit https://www.chakobotea.com/ for more information and follow @chakobotea on Instagram and TikTok. ABOUT NOPA Nopa is a product experience design studio focused on creating sustainable experiences inspired by consumer behaviour. Its flagship product, the Nopa Move smart bottle with NFC chip, is available in 64 unique colour combinations and encourages reuse through a rewards programme active at participating venues across Ho Chi Minh City. ABOUT SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SOS Children's Village Gò Vấp (Ho Chi Minh City) is one of the first two SOS Children's Villages established in Vietnam after the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs signed an agreement with SOS Children's Villages International. Up to now, SOS Children's Villages Vietnam has been established in 17 provinces and cities across the country. SOS Children's Village Gò Vấp is located at 697 Quang Trung Street, An Hội Tây Ward, Gò Vấp District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The village currently provides protection and care for 161 orphaned children, abandoned children, and children in difficult circumstances. Contact information – SOS Children's Village Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City: |
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