The Baku Marathon 2026, organized on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, has concluded. Held under the slogan \u201cConquer the Wind,\u201d the race brought together 25,000 participants. Alongside Azerbaijani citizens, representatives from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and other countries also took part in the marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the men\u2019s competition, the first athlete to cross the finish line was Ahmad Alkanoglu from Turkey. Ukraine\u2019s Vitalii Shafar finished second, while Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Yrskeldi Akerov claimed third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the women\u2019s race, Elena Tolstykh of Russia secured first place, Azerbaijan\u2019s Anna Yusupova finished second, and Kazakhstan\u2019s Shirin Akimbay placed third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neft\u00e7i Sports Club also participated in the marathon with a large delegation. Among the club\u2019s representatives, Khadija Eyvazova, Vafa Abdullayeva, Leyli Aliyeva, Elvin Astanov, Imran Garayev, and Vladislav Kalmykov competed in the 21 km race. Sama Ibrahimova, Sahil Mammadov, Narmin Huseynli and Rubaba Hajizada successfully completed the full 42 km distance and crossed the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be noted that the Baku Marathon, held for the ninth time this year, was organized over the full 42 km distance for the first time. The race started at State Flag Square, and participants reached the finish line in the Sea Breeze Resort area following the designated route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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