Speaking at the event on the morning of 18/4, Truong Giang stated that combining sports and environmental education helps children access knowledge visually. He noted, "The practical experience activities after the finish line are a highlight, helping children develop a love for nature early on."

Children wearing rabbit and cat hats posed for photos with artist Truong Giang before the starting line. VnExpress Marathon

This spirit was evident in the experiential zone themed "Kun warriors protect all creatures". Here, children learned to identify the habits of various animals from Bach Ma National Park, including: Truong Son muntjac, red-shanked douc, and yellow-headed box turtle. They also participated in ecosystem-themed games such as: "feeding the animals" and "bringing all creatures home", to practice animal care skills.

Earlier, Truong Giang also conveyed a message of perseverance to the children along the 1 km racecourse. Running alongside the 6-year-old group in the first wave, the artist continuously moved, holding hands to help them overcome challenges. At the "Color Swamp" obstacle, many children slipped and lost their shoes, but Truong Giang returned to assist them enthusiastically.

Truong Giang helped a child on the racecourse. VnExpress Marathon

At the finish line, he and the organizers presented medals, encouraging the children for completing the challenge. Truong Giang hoped that through the race, children would learn that it is not necessary to run too fast, but rather to persistently strive towards a goal.

To prepare for this event, the atmosphere was already lively from 6 a.m. with a warm-up led by artist Truong Giang and YouTubers Meo Simmy, Mike Den. This year's event attracted 2,500 children aged 6-10, an increase of 500 participants compared to the previous season.

Witnessing their children exercising and gaining useful knowledge, many parents expressed satisfaction. They believed that incorporating experiential learning made children more engaged than simple running. This approach is the consistent direction of the Kun Marathon series in the first half of 2026, aiming to combine physical development with social responsibility in children.

Thy An