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| Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee (in a black cap) joined runners in the 5km race |
Attracting over 8,000 domestic and international runners competing in three distances, including: 21km, 10km, and 5km (starting at 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, and 6:00 AM respectively), VnExpress Marathon Hue 2026 introduced a new feature - staggered starting pens, which helped reduce congestion on the course and made traffic management more efficient.
Along the route, runners had the opportunity to experience “distinct Hue” routes, passing by the green tree-shaded streets; as well as landmarks tied to Hue’s history and culture, including Truong Tien Bridge, Da Vien Bridge, Phu Xuan Bridge, Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted, and the Imperial Citadel, etc. At the same time, they could feel the dynamic transformation of a modern and vibrant Hue.
This year, VnExpress Marathon Hue expanded the number of overall winners to 5 instead of 3. Specifically, the 21km champion received a prize package worth 14.372 million VND. The second and third-place winners received 13.372 million VND, and 12.372 million VND, respectively; while the remaining two spots received 10.95 million VND, and 9.95 million VND, respectively.
“VnExpress Marathon Hue 2026 is not only a sporting event that promotes Hue’s tourism and cultural image, but also a bridge connecting sports and heritage, physical activity and experience. These are key factors contributing to Hue’s continued development toward a green, dynamic, and sustainable city,” said Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports.
Following are some photos from the VnExpress Marathon Hue 2026 track:
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| The 21km race kicked off first at 4:00 AM |
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| Passing by the shimmering and mystical Imperial Citadel |
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| Running through Thuong Tu Gate |
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| Crossing Truong Tien Bridge |
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| Heading toward Nguyen Sinh Cung Street |
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| Two race distances meeting each other at Dap Da |
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| The joy of overcoming personal limits |
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| Father and daughter crossed the finish line together |
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| The winner |
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| Along the course, besides local runners, the event also saw the participation of international runners… |
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| …with “quirky” costumes… |
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| ...and humorous “messages” |
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| … or moments of shared affection… all created interesting highlights of VnExpress Marathon Hue |