To enhance the sports experience with nature exploration, the VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio 2026 introduces race and finisher shirts whose designs are deeply connected to the region's distinctive coastal ecology and mangrove forests.

The race shirt draws inspiration from the city's "green lung," featuring a gradient green palette that transitions from forest to sea, offering a light and airy feel. This color transition harmonizes with the main design across both T-shirt and singlet versions, ensuring comfortable movement for wearers.

Two versions, T-shirt and singlet, of the VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio 2026 race shirt. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

"We want every runner wearing this race shirt to feel the essence of Can Gio's nature," stated an organizing committee representative. "The gradient green color is not only aesthetic but also symbolizes athletes' ambition to conquer the 'through forest, touch sea' route."

Beyond the two race shirt designs, organizers also revealed two finisher shirts for the 21km and 42km distances. The shirt for half marathon finishers is green, similar to the race shirt but brighter. In contrast, the 42km finisher shirt stands out with a distinct red tone.

According to organizers, this year's event package, comprising the race shirt, finisher shirt, and medal, features a synchronized design. This creates a unique identity for the VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio 2026 and inspires a love for nature within the running community.

The 21km and 42km finisher shirts for the race. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

The VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio 2026 will be held on 1/5. All race distances are scheduled to start and finish in the Dai Lo Thoi Dai area, Vinh Tien zone, within the Vinhomes Green Paradise ecological super-urban area, which spans 2,870 ha. This spacious, seaside location will provide runners with cool breezes for much of the race. After leaving the urban area, the route guides participants through notable green roads such as Duyen Hai and Rung Sac.

To ensure convenience for participants, organizers have designated two locations for bib and race-kit distribution. On 29/4, runners can collect their items from 1 PM to 6 PM at the Vinhomes Office, located within Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien, 161 Vo Nguyen Giap, Thao Dien ward, TP HCM. On 30/4, bib distribution will run from 9 AM to 7 PM at Dai Lo Thoi Dai, Vinh Tien area, Vinhomes Green Paradise project, Can Gio district, TP HCM.

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The VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio is currently open for Super Early Bird registration until 31/3. Entry fees start at 330,000 VND for the 5km distance, 450,000 VND for 10km, 600,000 VND for 21km, and 790,000 VND for the 42km distance.

Runners can register here.