The Baku Marathon 2024, held on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, has kicked off in the Azerbaijani capital.
More than 18,000 people have registered to participate in the event which is being organized for the seventh time under the slogan “Conquer the Wind,”.
In addition to citizens of Azerbaijan, there are also expats from Germany, China, France, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Canada, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, Syria, Türkiye and Ukraine among the participants.
The start and finish points are located at the State Flag Square. The marathon route covers the Seaside Boulevard, as well as the central streets and avenues of Baku.