The Skechers Friendship Walk & Run 2026 took place successfully from June 26-28 at Tran Bach Dang Street, An Khanh Ward (HCMC).
This year, the organizers for the first time included in the program the Kids Run category with a distance of 700m for children from 5-10 years old. In addition, the race also has 5km walking and 10km running events, suitable for many target groups, from beginners to runners.
According to the organizers, the addition of an item for children contributes to forming an early exercise habit, while creating conditions for families to participate in outdoor sports activities.
Not only aiming to develop the health training movement, Skechers Friendship Walk & Run 2026 is also associated with community activities. Within the framework of the program, the organizers will contribute 100 million VND to Operation Smile Vietnam, a charity medical organization supporting free surgery for children with cleft lip, palate and facial deformities. This donation contributes to bringing treatment opportunities and improving the quality of life for many children in difficult circumstances.
In addition, the organizers also deducted 100 million VND from ticket sales revenue to support the An Khanh Ward Student Scholarship Fund, supporting students in difficult circumstances in the area.
Skechers Friendship Walk has been organized since 2010 and this year officially renamed Skechers Friendship Walk & Run, marking an expansion in scale as well as competition content. The event is accompanied by SJK Group in the role of media sponsor to spread the program's message.
Skechers is a sports fashion brand from the US, currently in the Fortune 500 list and is considered the third largest sports shoe brand in the world. The brand has been present in Vietnam since 2019 and is currently developing a network of more than 30 stores nationwide.
