The marathon distance (42km) boasted the highest prize value. The overall champion received 14,3 million VND, comprising 8 million VND in cash, Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 running shoes, and a product set from Duoc Dong A. Second place received 13,3 million VND, including 7 million VND in cash and in-kind gifts. The third-place finisher received 12,3 million VND, with 6 million VND in cash.

Athletes finishing in 4th and 5th place received prizes valued at 11,8 million VND. Specifically, the 4th-place finisher received 5,5 million VND in cash, while the 5th-place finisher received 5 million VND in cash.

A runner on Dai lo Thoi dai, the starting and finishing point of the race. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

Consistent with other races in the series, the VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio also featured age group awards for five categories: under 30, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and over 60. Each group honored the three best performers, with prizes ranging from 2,5 million to 9,7 million VND.

For the half-marathon distance (21km), overall awards were presented to the three top-performing runners. The first-place winner received a prize valued at 12,3 million VND, which included cash and gifts. The subsequent two positions received 11,3 million and 10,3 million VND respectively. This distance also maintained age group awards, with the highest prize reaching 8,99 million VND.

The 10km and 5km distances awarded the three highest-achieving individuals, without age group categories. The 10km first-place winner received 10,3 million VND, consisting of 4 million VND in cash, Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4 shoes, and a product set from Duoc Dong A. Second and third places received 9,8 million and 9,3 million VND respectively.

For the 5km distance, the prize amounts for the top three positions were 9,3 million VND, 8,8 million VND, and 8,3 million VND, respectively.

The VnExpress Marathon Green Paradise Can Gio commenced on 1/5, attracting approximately 5.000 athletes. Can Gio is positioned as the greenest course in the series, with 80% of its route offering a natural running experience. Starting from the Vinhomes Green Paradise urban area, the race led participants along a coastal path, utilized for the first time. Subsequently, the race proceeded through main routes such as Duyen Hai and Rung Sac.

Coinciding with the 30/4 and 1/5 holidays, the event provided an ideal opportunity for families to combine sports with ecotourism. During this period, attendees also had the chance to enjoy local cuisine, participate in music festivals, and watch celebratory fireworks at the event site.

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