The VnExpress Da Nang International Marathon Herbalife Cup 2026 was one of the most anticipated events this summer. The event took place on the morning of 19/7, drawing over 1,000 international runners and participants from many provinces and cities.

{"caption_all":"Runners converged on Phan Dang Luu street, the starting gate area, from 2h. The 42km race began at 3h, running through Son Tra peninsula before looping back. The start and finish lines for all four distances: 5km, 10km, 21km, and 42km, were located at the same point.","caption_items":"["","",""]"}

{"caption_all":"This year, organizers unveiled a leaf-green race shirt, inspired by the vibrant pace of Da Nang—a city developing internationally and becoming a favorite destination for tourists.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"The blue shirts of the athletes covered Da Nang's central routes. Interspersed with the bright colors of the runners' attire were the city's calm early morning scenes.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Dragon Bridge, an icon of the city, glowed brightly in the dawn light. The bridge was part of the 10km race course.","caption_items":"["","",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Tran Thi Ly Bridge is also a familiar checkpoint, favored by many runners when running in Da Nang. The 10km, 21km, and 42km distances all passed over this bridge.","caption_items":"["","",""]"}

The VnExpress Da Nang International Marathon Herbalife Cup 2026 closed the race course at 9h30, concluding its third season in the central coastal city. This event is a key summer sports highlight for the city, aimed at boosting tourism alongside a series of festivals, cultural events, and culinary offerings.

Thy An

*Photos: VnExpress Marathon*