The Herbalife booth attracted runners and visitors during the expo on 25/9 and 26/9 at the Nghe An Labor Cultural House. This was a stop for athletes after receiving their bibs and race-kits before race day. Activities included check-ins, photo opportunities, nutrition quizzes, gift giveaways, and interactions.

{"caption_all":"Upon arriving at the booth, many runners took the opportunity to check in, save their information, or take photos with friends and club members before participating in other activities. The space was designed to be open, allowing expo attendees to visit while collecting their race-kits. In addition to athletes, family members and visitors could also join the activities here.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Over the two days, Herbalife organized several nutrition quiz sessions. Participants answered questions related to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits to receive gifts.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Beyond quizzes, games and gift giveaways were held throughout the day. Herbalife members also received special gifts for participating in booth activities. The combination of check-ins and interactive activities encouraged many runner groups to spend more time at the booth instead of leaving the expo immediately after collecting their race items.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

One of the most popular moments was the appearance of taekwondo athlete Chau Tuyet Van. She is a familiar face at Herbalife's side events during the VnExpress Marathon series. Before Nghe An, she appeared at the Vung Tau expo, interacting and exercising with the running community.

In addition to meeting and taking photos, Tuyet Van also interacted and danced to music with the runners. Many gathered in front of the stage, following the athlete's moves.

Tuyet Van noted that despite heavy rain on the first day of the expo, the atmosphere at the booth remained lively. She was impressed by the many runners from Nghe An and other central provinces, including some who previously had to travel to Ha Noi, TP HCM, or other locations to participate in races.

{"caption_all":"As a native of Nghe An, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen said she had participated in about five races within the VnExpress Marathon system. She expressed pride and gratitude to the organizers for bringing the running festival to her hometown.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Huyen was also impressed by the lively and energetic atmosphere at the expo. All the booths were well-designed. She highlighted the significance of sponsors providing electrolyte drinks and herbal tea, which help athletes boost their physical strength, maintain endurance, and effectively prevent injuries during the race.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

Herbalife is the official nutrition partner of the race. In addition to the interactive booth, the brand also sponsored a Gamezone with physical challenges for runners and their families during the expo.

After the two-day expo, runners began preparing for the race on the morning of 27/9. The VnExpress Marathon Grand Tour Nghe An 2026 features 7,000 athletes competing in four distances: 5, 10, 21, and 42 km. Start times ranged from 3h to 6h.

Thy An

Photos: VnExpress Marathon, Herbalife