The 4,000 m2 expo, located in the heart of the Libera Nha Trang township, will open on 22/8. This is the first time the VnExpress Marathon has utilized an enclosed space within a township for its expo, expanding its scale and enhancing the experience for runners and their families.

From 22/8 to 28/8, runners presenting their valid bib numbers registered through the official website can access various perks, including discounts, complimentary services, and promotional tickets.

Specifically, the Seaside restaurant at the Libera Nha Trang hotel offers a 15% discount on the total bill. Quan Ngon Do restaurant offers a 10% discount.

The exterior of Seaside restaurant. Photo: KDI Holdings

The exterior of Seaside restaurant. Photo: KDI Holdings

Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia Hotel, offers a 15% discount on room rates booked through their website and a complimentary food and beverage and spa voucher worth 500,000 VND per stay (non-redeemable for cash). This offer is valid from 22/8 to 26/8.

Villa Le Corail, A Gran Melia Hotel, is one of seven flagships of the Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts brand and the first and only flagship in Asia. With its peninsular location and adjacent marine ecosystem, Villa Le Corail meets Gran Melia Hotels & Resorts' seven criteria: unique architecture, prime location, luxurious design, exclusive services, distinctive culture, prestigious partners, and sustainability combined with conservation.

Avatar, a water sports organizer, offers a 30% discount on snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. For art enthusiasts, Nha Hat Do offers a 15% discount on tickets for the Life Puppets show, booked through their website or hotline, valid from 22/8 to 30/8.

The exterior design of Nha Hat Do. Photo: KDI Holdings

The exterior design of Nha Hat Do. Photo: KDI Holdings

Nha Hat Do, spanning 2,500 m2, is designed based on the "do" - a traditional Vietnamese fishing basket. The building holds a Vietnamese record for the "Largest theater with unique indigenous architecture inspired by the 'Do'."

Life Puppets is an art program combining traditional water puppetry with modern forms like string puppets, animation puppets, and contemporary dance, set to newly arranged folk music.

In addition to dining, accommodation, and entertainment, Hoang Gia Pearl, a pearl jewelry brand, offers runners a 15% discount on purchases from 22/8 to 28/8.

A corner of Libera Nha Trang. Photo: KDI Holdings

A corner of Libera Nha Trang. Photo: KDI Holdings

During the two-day race kit distribution (22-23/8), the organizers, in collaboration with KDI Holdings - the investor of Libera - will host minigames, experiential activities, and giveaways from the township's service ecosystem. This effort aims to create a relaxing, entertaining, and connected space for the 13,000 runners and their families.

According to a KDI Holdings representative, partnering with the marathon is a way to promote the spirit of freedom and sustainability. "We hope runners will experience the international-standard service ecosystem and the dynamic atmosphere of the Libera township - where individuality is expressed through each experience," the representative said.

Lan Anh