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International runners surprised by 5,000 full marathoners at VnExpress Hai Phong race

International runners surprised by 5,000 full marathoners at VnExpress Hai Phong race

International participants said they were surprised by the scale of the full marathon at VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2025, which attracted 5,000 runners for the 42.195 km distance.
VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong maintains status as Vietnam’s top sub-3 race

VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong maintains status as Vietnam’s top sub-3 race

Why winter is the ideal time for running

Why winter is the ideal time for running

Vietnam's largest night run opens registration for 2026 season

Vietnam's largest night run opens registration for 2026 season

VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City Midnight has opened registration for its 2026 edition, with Super Early Bird bibs starting at VND480,000 (US$18.24) from Dec. 10.
December 12, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
Puma leaves mark on Hanoi Midnight Marathon debut

Puma leaves mark on Hanoi Midnight Marathon debut

Puma made a strong impression on runners at the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on Nov. 30 with a giant shoe-box booth, a pioneering brainwave technology zone, and a dedicated post-race check-in area, just months after entering the Vietnamese market.
December 5, 2025 | 03:30 pm GMT+7
Hanoi night marathon champion to invest prize money in farming

Hanoi night marathon champion to invest prize money in farming

Kenyan runner Ezekiel Kipruto Kembo, winner of the 42km VM Hanoi Midnight Powered by Puma, plans to use his prize money to invest in raising chickens, supporting his family back home.
December 3, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
Saudi Arabia reportedly offers Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge $1B to switch nationality

Saudi Arabia reportedly offers Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge $1B to switch nationality

Saudi Arabia is rumored to have offered Kenyan marathon great Eliud Kipchoge a giant financial package, including US$1 billion upfront, to convince him to change his nationality and compete for the Gulf nation.
November 30, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Chinese hurdles star Wu Yanni misses gold medal by 0.04 seconds

Chinese hurdles star Wu Yanni misses gold medal by 0.04 seconds

Despite achieving her personal best of the season, star hurdler Wu Yanni settled for the silver medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the 15th National Games of China, missing gold by a razor-thin 0.04 seconds.
November 20, 2025 | 07:53 pm GMT+7
8th edition of Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon unveils official race kit

8th edition of Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon unveils official race kit

The 8th edition of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon has unveiled its race kit, designed to capture the city's dynamic spirit and its vision of becoming a world-class megacity.
November 14, 2025 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
Promising runner declared brain dead after being hit by truck during marathon in South Korea

Promising runner declared brain dead after being hit by truck during marathon in South Korea

An unnamed South Korean runner in his 20s has been declared brain dead after a truck hit him while he was leading a marathon.
November 13, 2025 | 05:55 am GMT+7
VnExpress Marathon All-Star opens second season registration

VnExpress Marathon All-Star opens second season registration

VnExpress Marathon All-Star 2026 has opened registration for its second season, introducing the Experience Bib category and offering discounts for returning runners.
November 12, 2025 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi night run closes registration in 12 hours

Hanoi night run closes registration in 12 hours

VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight powered by Puma, set to start at midnight on Nov. 30, will close registration at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 11.
November 11, 2025 | 02:00 pm GMT+7
FPT Polytechnic adopts running as student development method

FPT Polytechnic adopts running as student development method

FPT Polytechnic has integrated running into its compulsory "Personal Development" course, viewing the activity as a way to instill discipline and the spirit of pushing beyond limits in students.
November 9, 2025 | 10:00 am GMT+7
Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he'll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two years to raise funds for causes he believes in, even as he continues to race at the elite level.
November 3, 2025 | 05:02 pm GMT+7
VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong tightens operations as 42km runner count hits record high

VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong tightens operations as 42km runner count hits record high

Surging number of full marathoners forces VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong organizers to revise logistics to guarantee safety and runner experience.
November 1, 2025 | 05:00 pm GMT+7
5 late-night pho spots for Hanoi Midnight runners

5 late-night pho spots for Hanoi Midnight runners

Pho, a signature of Hanoi’s night cuisine, is an ideal choice to offer runners comfort and energy after completing night run events.
October 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm GMT+7
Hanoi sparkles through the lens of VnExpress Marathon Midnight

Hanoi sparkles through the lens of VnExpress Marathon Midnight

Hanoi stayed awake, radiating energy as every stride of the VnExpress Marathon runners lit up the city’s streets.
October 10, 2025 | 06:00 pm GMT+7
British athlete calls herself 'track goddess' after world championship success

British athlete calls herself 'track goddess' after world championship success

Amy Hunt, the silver medal winner at the World Athletics Championships last month, has affirmed herself as a "track goddess" by blending intelligence, beauty and athletic prowess.
October 9, 2025 | 07:48 am GMT+7
Popular fruits in Vietnam that are good for runners

Popular fruits in Vietnam that are good for runners

Bananas, mangoes, pineapples and oranges provide carbohydrates, vitamins and electrolytes that help runners maintain energy and recover quickly after runs.
October 5, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7
Foreign visitors share stories of running and enjoying beer in Can Tho

Foreign visitors share stories of running and enjoying beer in Can Tho

Cần Thơ Many tourists combined participation in the VnExpress Marathon Can Tho with the unique beer-drinking culture of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
September 20, 2025 | 01:00 pm GMT+7
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