Idman.biz
The "Baku Marathon 2026," organized on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, started today in Baku. The traditional race, held for the ninth time, differs from previous editions in its format this year. Thus, the marathon is being organized for the first time at a full distance of 42 kilometers.
Idman.Biz reports that along with Azerbaijani citizens, representatives from the USA, Germany, Great Britain, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and other countries are also competing for victory in the marathon. People with disabilities, as well as participants with Down syndrome, are also testing their strength in the race.
Although the marathon started at 10:00 a.m., a great revival was observed at the National Flag Square from 7:00 a.m. Yoga and warm-up exercises were held for participants in the athletes' zone, and various interactive games were organized in the entertainment zone. The race, which starts from the National Flag Square, will end at the finish line in the "Sea Breeze" area.
