(GLO) – On the morning of September 13, around 8,000 athletes gathered at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square (Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province) to compete in the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2026.
From around 3:30 a.m., athletes began gathering at the starting area to prepare for their respective race distances. The atmosphere at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square quickly became vibrant as more and more people arrived.
Thousands of runners brought a lively atmosphere to the weekend morning. Photo: Dũng Nhân
At exactly 4:00 a.m., the 21 km race officially kicked off. The stream of athletes stretched along An Duong Vuong, Xuan Dieu, Nguyen Tat Thanh, and other streets.
As the first runners picked up their pace, thousands more runners joined in, creating a vibrant flow of people in the heart of the coastal city center.
The line of runners stretched along Quy Nhon's coastal roads, painting a vibrant picture on the early morning of the marathon festival. Photo: Dũng Nhân
Following the 21 km event, the 10 km runners set off at 5:00 a.m., and the 5 km group at 5:30 a.m.
As dawn broke, the coastal roads became even busier. Runners moved in succession along the wide, open routes, while in the distance, the Quy Nhon sea gradually emerged under the first rays of sunlight.
With a course passing through many central and coastal streets, athletes had the chance to experience a different side of Quy Nhon in the early hours.
Some focused on each stride to achieve personal goals, while groups of friends and families ran together, taking in the scenery along the route. This diversity added a unique color to the race.
Athletes strode along the wide, breezy coastal roads, breathing in the fresh air and welcoming the first rays of the day. Photo: Dũng Nhân
With around 8,000 participants, the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2026 once again brought a vibrant running festival to the weekend, helping to promote a culture of physical fitness and adding a highlight to Quy Nhon's tourism and service activities.
Below are some images captured at the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2026:
Start of the 10 km race. Photo: Hoàng Quân Start of the 21 km race. Photo: Hoàng Quân Runners enthusiastically on the 21 km course. Photo: H.V Amidst the stream of runners along the coastal route, the national flag fluttered, creating a vibrant image at the VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2026. Photo: Hoàng Quân Leading athletes maintained their pace on the course. Photo: Hoàng Quân
Runners beaming on the 5 km course. Photo: H.V International runners enthusiastically joined the race, experiencing the vibrant sporting atmosphere of VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon 2026. Photo: Hoàng Quân Family members joined together in the 5 km race. Photo: H.V The 5 km distance attracted a large number of locals and families to join in the run. Photo: Dương Linh Nguyễn Thị Kim Luyến – Gia Lai athletics team member, champion of the women's 5 km event. Photo: Hoàng Quân Lê Văn Thao – National athletics team member, first place in the men's 5 km event. Photo: Hoàng QuânPhoto: Hoàng Quân
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