The presence of the Herbalife community is a highlight of the second VnExpress Marathon Can Tho, taking place on 10/5. This is one of the largest running groups at this year's event, adding community spirit to the sports event that gathers 10,000 runners.

Runners from the Herbalife community check in with their bibs at the event Expo. Photo: *VnExpress Marathon*.

Members will participate in all distances, with the 5 km category having the most participants at 360. The 10 km distance will see 315 members, 21 km will have 250, and the 42 km - the longest challenge of the race - will have 36 representatives.

This distribution highlights that the brand's community includes not only recreational runners, families, and beginners but also those ready to conquer distances requiring significant physical endurance and extensive training.

A brand representative stated that participating in the large-scale race aligns with their goal of promoting an active lifestyle, encouraging physical training, and maintaining balanced nutrition among their staff. This also reflects Herbalife's motto, which aims to bring the spirit of healthy living closer to the community.

"Through the presence of nearly 1,000 members at a large-scale community sports event, we hope the spirit of healthy living will spread to runners, families, and the local area", a representative expressed.

The Herbalife community checks in after completing the VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2025 race. Photo: *VnExpress Marathon*.

Herbalife is the nutrition partner for VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2026. Before the official race day, the brand also launched the "Herbalife - Road to VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2026" online race, running from 14/4 to 18/5. This initiative aims to encourage the community to maintain physical activity before and after the event, helping participants accumulate mileage, sustain training discipline, and prepare their fitness for race day in Can Tho.

VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2026 will take place on 10/5, with the start and finish lines located at Hau River Park. The 42 km distance starts at 3h, 21 km at 4h, 10 km at 5h, and 5 km at 6h. The course guides runners through many central streets, wide thoroughfares, and some characteristic landmarks of the city, creating an experience that combines sport, tourism, and the rhythm of life in the Mekong Delta.

This year's season has seen growth in scale compared to its inaugural event, further demonstrating Can Tho's appeal on Vietnam's marathon map. Beyond the competitive aspect, community activities, the Expo experience zone, and the participation of large running groups like Herbalife contribute to making the event a sports and tourism festival in Tay Do.

Hai Long