The VnExpress Marathon All-Star 2026 organizers, for the event on 8/2, have announced a cash prize fund of nearly 600 million dong for the top 5 finishers in both the 42km and 21km distances.
Drawing from personal experience, Venicii's chairman pursues the goal of equipping Vietnamese runners with Vietnamese-made apparel that meets international standards, choosing VnExpress Marathon to realize this aspiration.
Velosar, a prominent sports fashion brand, has become a strategic partner, providing all competition and operational apparel for the VnExpress Marathon system from 2026-2027.
Choosing the right time to eat banh chung, melon seeds, or ginger jam helps runners maximize nutrient utilization for recovery instead of worrying about excess fat accumulation.
Supplementing with probiotics fosters healthier gut function, thereby reducing inflammation and improving sleep quality for runners after completing a marathon.
A slow heart rate in runners is not solely due to training; it is also significantly influenced by genetic factors and is considered a benign biological adaptation.
Simple bending and stretching exercises performed after running can help ease hamstring tightness, improve stride, and support better recovery for runners during intense training periods.
Many runners, despite adequate training, still "run out of steam" or drop out in the latter half of a race; the cause often lies not in their physical condition but in their ability to control their minds.
The VnExpress Marathon All-Star 2026 continues to award 100 million dong in cash to the male and female 42km champions, the highest prize in Vietnam's marathon system.
Instead of competing for prizes, many elite runners choose VnExpress Marathon All-Star to measure their personal limits while competing alongside the strongest athletes.
The Copenhagen plank, a variation of the side plank, can help runners assess their load-bearing capacity and injury risk during high-intensity training.
