By noting time markers on her arm, Hong Le won the VnExpress Marathon All-Star 2026 with a time of 2:38:06, breaking her personal best and surpassing the national record.
Hoang Nguyen Thanh, Edwin Kiptoo, Doan Ngoc Hai, and many familiar faces of Vietnamese running appeared at the expo for Vietnam's only selection-based race on 7/2.
Fans surrounded Hoang Nguyen Thanh and Edwin Kiptoo, asking for photos, as the two championship contenders arrived to pick up their bibs for the VnExpress Marathon All-Star on the morning of 7/2.
To conquer Hoa Lac's "temple of speed" amidst the cold and rainy conditions on 8/2, runners must thoroughly prepare with thermal clothing, pacing strategies, and adherence to travel schedules.
Damte, Marta, and Kenedy, three runners who previously won races in the VnExpress Marathon system, are confident of winning the men's 42km, women's 42km, and men's 21km at VM All-Star 2026.
Unlike international events that typically relax cut-off times compared to entry standards, the VnExpress Marathon All-Star adopts national championship rules to elevate its professional standard.
Before the 8/2 race day, runners participating in the VnExpress Marathon All-Star 2026 should be aware of the race-kit collection schedule, start times, and cut-off times (COT).
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.
VnExpress Marathon All-Star requires pacers to have personal bests at least five minutes faster than their target pace and to accumulate 250 km, standardizing the race's professional level on 8/2 according to international models.
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.
