The virtual race, co-organized by vRace and Herbalife from 24/7 to 24/8, is a companion event to the VnExpress Marathon Libera Nha Trang 2025. It provides a training opportunity for sports enthusiasts nationwide, allowing them to track their progress, improve their fitness, and promote an active lifestyle.

In just the first week, more than 2,500 runners registered and completed nearly 46,000 km. In the individual category, Tuan Doan Anh leads with almost 400 km. The other top 4 runners have all surpassed 200 km.

In the team category, the "Friendly Steps" running group, with 158 members, leads the rankings with nearly 4,900 km. The second and third-placed teams have completed 2,600 km and 1,400 km, respectively.

Runner participating in VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2024. Photo: VnExpress Marathon

Runner participating in VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2024. Photo: VnExpress Marathon

The organizers will continue to record results until 24/8, the official race day of the VnExpress Marathon Libera Nha Trang 2025. The virtual race prioritizes fitness improvement and consistent exercise habits over competitive performance, preparing participants for the main event.

Participants can run or walk at a pace between 4 and 18 minutes/km. Each session must cover at least 1 km, with a daily maximum of 45 km and a limit of three sessions per runner daily.

To accommodate varying fitness levels, participants can track progress based on distance (10 km = 10 points) or calories burned (10 calories = 1 point). Accumulated points can be redeemed for rewards directly on the vRace platform.

Location is not restricted; participants can run or walk anywhere, recording their results via the vRace app or syncing data from Garmin or Strava devices. Valid sessions are compiled and displayed on a real-time leaderboard.

Runner experiencing activities at the Herbalife booth at last year's VM Nha Trang. Photo: VM

Runner experiencing activities at the Herbalife booth at last year's VM Nha Trang. Photo: VM

Herbalife, founded in 1980 and operating in over 90 markets through its members, is the official nutrition partner of the race. Herbalife provides various nutrition products.

Developed by FPT Online in 2020, vRace is an online sports platform that integrates with Strava and Garmin, or records data directly through vRace Connect, to collect running, cycling, and swimming data. The platform offers an alternative for busy individuals who cannot participate in offline events but still want to train and challenge themselves.

Interested runners can register here.

Lan Anh