The VnExpress Marathon Grand Tour was held for the first time in Nghe An, featuring four distances: 5, 10, 21, and 42 km. Athletes started at Ho Chi Minh Square, ran through the streets of old Vinh City, and finished on Truong Thi street.

Revive is the exclusive electrolyte sponsor for the VnExpress Marathon system in 2026, marking its eighth consecutive year of partnership with the race series. At the Nghe An leg, volunteers served the product from on-course stations to the area beyond the finish line.

Volunteers served Revive at an aid station. Photo: VnExpress Marathon

The organizers set up aid stations along the course, averaging one station every two kilometers. The 42 km distance had 24 stations, the 21 km had 12 stations, the 10 km had 6 stations, and the 5 km had two stations. Given the hot and humid conditions common in Nghe An in late september, this density provided runners with ample opportunities to rehydrate, cool down, and replenish electrolytes as needed, especially during longer distances.

At the finish area, volunteers handed Revive sports drinks to runners after they completed the race. Thousands of electrolyte bottles were distributed to athletes across all four distances, helping them replenish fluids and minerals after competing. Nguyen The Dung, a runner from Nghe An, stated that his family regularly uses Revive products to rehydrate and replenish minerals after sports training. "Having Revive on the course helps us feel more secure because we are always rehydrated at the right time", Dung shared.

Revive recharges runners after they cross the finish line. Video: Ngoc Ngoc

In addition to its familiar products, Revive introduced the Revive The Thao (Revive Active Pro) line, targeting individuals who regularly train and compete. According to the brand, this product is specifically designed for professional athletes. With an advanced formula containing 7 ions, B vitamins, and carbohydrates, the product helps replenish essential minerals lost by the body during strenuous activity and sweating.

Through the VnExpress Marathon races, Revive aims to bring its products closer to the running community and gather feedback from runners in real-world training and competition settings.

Minh Ngoc