On the morning of 9/8, over 10,000 domestic and international athletes participated in the VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2026, conquering four distances along the city's coastal route. Finisher medals, featuring the iconic Tram Huong Tower and Cham Po Klong Garai Tower—two symbols of Khanh Hoa province—were awarded to runners who completed their races within the stipulated time.

Ho Thi Thu Ha playfully posed with her VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang medal after completing 21 km with a time of 2 hours 21 minutes 47 seconds.

Runner Nguyen Van Dai proudly displayed his medal featuring Khanh Hoa's two iconic towers.

Runner Nguyen Quang Son posed with his medal and the red flag with a yellow star outfit, despite being drenched in sweat.

Domestic and international female runners checked in with their medals at VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2026.

VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2026 also served as a meeting point for many couples who share a passion for running. Several pairs captured the moment they finished together and showed off their medals right after the finish line.

Couple Quoc Trong and Hoang Phung crossed the finish line hand-in-hand. They continued to hold hands as they were presented with medals after completing the 21 km distance. The day before, they stood at the finish line as cheerleaders, watching their son compete in the Kun Marathon, a race for children aged 6-10.

Runner Thien Dinh, a familiar face within the VnExpress Marathon system, appeared in a cosplay outfit at VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2026. Cosplay is one of the prize categories offered by the organizers, and Thien Dinh seized this opportunity with a distinctly summer-themed costume.

VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2026 concluded with over 10,000 athletes participating in four distances. From the finish area to the square and the beach, thousands of runners captured their moments of conquering the race with their finisher medals.

Thy An

Photos: Thanh Tung