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Registration for the "IRONMAN 70.3 BAKU" triathlon will be announced on October 23.
"Report" reports that Farid Farhadzade, President of the Azerbaijan Triathlon Federation, said this at a press conference held in connection with the international "IRONMAN 70.3 BAKU" triathlon competition, which will be held for the first time in the history of Azerbaijani sports.
He stated that attracting more tourists by promoting this competition is one of the main goals.
"During the competitions, 2,500 athletes are looking forward to swimming in the sea. Women will also participate in this competition, as well as older people, for example, people aged 75. The 70.3 mentioned in the name of the competition actually shows the distance. A license is required to participate in the competition. It is possible to obtain this license from the federation for a fee," F. Farhadzade emphasized.
It should be noted that the "IRONMAN 70.3 BAKU" triathlon competition will be held in Baku on September 5–6, 2026, and will include the "IRONMAN 70.3" triathlon, "Fun Run 5 km" and "IRONKIDS" races. The 1.9-kilometer single-lap swimming stage will take place on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The 90-kilometer cycling stage will consist of 2 laps. The 3-lap running half-marathon will cover 21.1 kilometers.
An entertainment program for residents and guests, the "IRONMAN EXPO" zone will be organized on September 4–6, 2026. Visitors will be able to purchase official IRONMAN products and other sports equipment.
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