The gamezone is a new feature in the ancillary activities of the VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2026. The event is sponsored by Herbalife, a global nutrition brand active in health care, sports, and active lifestyles.

The Herbalife Gamezone at the VnExpress Marathon Can Tho 2026 expo offered runners a unique blend of cultural experiences and relaxation on 8/5 and 9/5. This new feature, supported by global nutrition brand Herbalife, aimed to provide engaging activities that reflect the distinctive charm of the Mekong Delta while promoting an active lifestyle.

Participants immersed themselves in games inspired by local traditions and the region's agricultural heritage. Activities included: carrying rice across fields, evoking images of farmers during harvest season; climbing a bridge to get fruit, inspired by folk games; and picking garden fruits, recreating the atmosphere of southern fruit orchards. These challenges were designed to be accessible for all ages, offering light exercise and photo opportunities as runners collected their bibs and race-kits.

Runners can participate in activities including: carrying rice across fields, evoking images of farmers during harvest season; climbing a bridge to get fruit, inspired by folk games; and picking garden fruits, recreating the atmosphere of southern fruit orchards.

Runners enthusiastically participated in the cultural games, particularly the rice-carrying challenge across a monkey bridge, which evoked the familiar imagery of the Mekong Delta. Le Huy from Hanoi, a seasoned participant in various VnExpress Marathon events, expressed his appreciation for the side activities supported by Herbalife. He noted, "Each event offers unique games and experiences, helping runners relax after receiving their race-kits and providing opportunities to connect with the running community."

Runners enthusiastically participated in the blindfolded fruit picking game. The organizers explained that the challenge was inspired by the folk game "blindfolded goat catching," but adapted to suit local identity. Images of fruit baskets were incorporated into the game to represent a characteristic feature of Can Tho, the fruit capital of the southwestern region.

Another popular activity was the blindfolded fruit picking game, which drew inspiration from the traditional "blindfolded goat catching" folk game but was adapted to celebrate local culture. Organizers explained that fruit baskets were integrated into the game to highlight Can Tho's identity as the fruit capital of the southwestern region. Participants had the chance to win shoe bags, a useful item for preparing and storing belongings before and after race day.

The activities are designed to be easy to join, suitable for many age groups, and offer light exercise, relaxation, and photo opportunities while participants collect their bibs and race-kits. Participating athletes have the chance to receive shoe bags, a useful item for preparing and storing belongings before and after race day.

Le Thi Ngoc De, a runner from Binh Duong, was impressed by the intimate and distinct Mekong Delta atmosphere at this year's gamezone. She observed that the creatively adapted folk games made the expo lively, providing runners with memorable experiences before the official race day.

Le Thi Ngoc De, a runner from Binh Duong, expressed her impression of the intimate and distinct Mekong Delta atmosphere at this year's gamezone. According to her, the creatively adapted folk games made the expo lively and provided runners with memorable experiences before the official race day.

Beyond the gamezone, Herbalife also hosted various interactive sessions, mini-games, physical activities, and entertainment performances at its booth within the expo area. Attendees received gifts such as tote bags, t-shirts, and nutrition products. Vietnam's top 1 badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, also joined Herbalife at the event, offering runners the chance to interact, take photos, and get autographs on 8/5 and 9/5.

In addition to the gamezone activities, Herbalife also organized various interactive sessions, mini-games, physical activities, and entertainment performances at its booth within the expo area this year. Participants had the opportunity to receive gifts such as tote bags, t-shirts, and nutrition products.

Vietnam's top 1 badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, accompanied Herbalife at this event. Runners could visit the expo area to interact, take photos, and get autographs from Thuy Linh on 8/5 and 9/5.

The Herbalife booth buzzed with runners exploring and engaging in interactive activities. Nguyen Thi Bich Van from Gia Lai praised the organization of activities, noting their suitability for diverse age groups. As a long-time customer of the brand, she valued Herbalife's consistent support for running events, which encourages the community to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Herbalife booth was bustling with runners visiting and participating in interactive activities. Nguyen Thi Bich Van from Gia Lai expressed her impression of how the activities were organized throughout and suited various age groups. As a long-time customer of the brand, she appreciated Herbalife's continuous support for running events to encourage the community to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Nguyen Thanh Dat, senior communications director for Herbalife Vietnam, affirmed that the accompanying activities at VnExpress Marathon were organized to create additional experiences for runners. These efforts also aim to spread the spirit of active living and promote health awareness within the community.

Nguyen Thanh Dat, senior communications director for Herbalife Vietnam, stated that the accompanying activities at VnExpress Marathon were organized to create additional experiences for runners and to spread the spirit of active living and health awareness within the community.

Minh Ngoc / Photos: VnExpress Marathon