The hai km finisher shirt features a striking gradient of blue and purple, drawing inspiration from the imagery of floating lanterns on the river during a Hoi An sunset. Dynamic color blocks are designed to mimic light reflecting on water, evoking the emotional journey runners experience over the 42,195 km distance.

The 42 km finisher shirt features a gradient of blue and purple. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

According to the organizers, the design aims to capture the spectrum of emotions, from the excitement at the start, through physical challenges, to the moment of crossing the finish line after hours of effort. The blue and purple hues evoke the serene yet captivating beauty of Central Vietnam, mirroring the experience many runners feel each time they return to Da Nang.

Meanwhile, the hai km finisher shirt utilizes a vibrant red and pink palette, inspired by the Love Bridge on the Han River. Dynamic color strips on the shirt emulate the reflection of lights on the water at night, creating a radiant and energetic feel.

Compared to the full marathon distance, the hai km finisher shirt has a more modern and dynamic aesthetic. These hai shirts will be awarded free of charge to runners who complete their respective distances within the organizer's regulations.

The 21 km finisher shirt features a red and pink palette, mimicking the reflection of lights on water at night. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

With the announcement of these hai finisher shirt designs, the VnExpress Da Nang International Marathon Herbalife Cup 2026 has completed its full set of official race items for the season.

Previously, the race shirt was unveiled with the theme "Breakthrough Blue", predominantly featuring blue and neon yellow tones. Its design draws inspiration from the youthful, modern energy of Da Nang, a coastal city, incorporating dynamic graphic elements, gradient color effects, and surface textures to represent the sea, bridges, and sunrise along the race course.

The Da Nang race finisher medal features a heart shape. *Photo: VnExpress Marathon*

Athletes will continue to have hai options: a short-sleeved t-shirt and a sleeveless vest for the 21 km and 42 km distances. The race shirt collection embodies a spirit of endurance, the desire to conquer, and breakthrough performance with every kilometer.

In addition to the race and finisher shirts, this year's finisher medal also garners attention, drawing inspiration from hai iconic Da Nang landmarks: the Love Bridge and the Dragon Bridge. The design prominently features a stylized heart combined with a dragon head facing the open sea, symbolizing runners' affection for the coastal city and their strong, resilient spirit on the journey to conquer the race.

By Thy An