This is the oldest marathon in Vietnam, first held in 1958, and has become a symbol of sportsmanship and culture for more than six decades.
This year, the tournament recorded a record scale with more than 12,000 participants, including professional, amateur athletes and domestic & international runner communities - showing the strong spread of the model combining health training and sports travel experience.
2026 marks the 11th consecutive year Nestlé MILO has accompanied Tien Phong Marathon as the Gold Sponsor. This companionship is part of the long-term strategy and commitment of the business to promote endurance sports and encourage a dynamic lifestyle for all ages in Vietnam.
Ms. Le Bui Thi Mai Uyen, Director of MILO and Dairy Goods, Nestlé Vietnam Company, shared: "Long-distance running is an sport that requires steadfastness and the spirit of overcoming oneself at all distances. Each athlete participating in Tien Phong Marathon represents a strong sportsmanship - not only physical endurance but also will and bravery.
We are proud to have accompanied Tien Phong Marathon for the past 11 years, demonstrating the long-term commitment of the business to endurance sports in particular and the sports movement in general".
Through this year's tournament, businesses want to inspire and motivate more than 12,000 athletes. Through this, the event contributes to spreading the love of sports to the young Vietnamese generation, nurturing and honoring all passions, all sports they participate in, helping them to be healthy, dynamic and confident in pursuing their big goals.
