(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. At the initiative ofthe Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Baku Marathon 2024 took place onMay 5, Trend reports.
More than 18 thousand participants joined the competition, heldunder the slogan“Conquer the Wind.” In addition to citizens ofAzerbaijan, foreigners living and working in Azerbaijan, as well ascitizens of Germany, China, France, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran,Italy, Canada, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Russia, Syria, Türkiye,Ukraine and others also took part in the marathon
The Baku Marathon, held for the seventh time, arouses greatenthusiasm and unites many people. As in previous years, this yearthere are honorary participants in the Baku Marathon. More than 200people from different fields competed as honorary participants.
It should be noted that the Baku Marathon, held since 2016 at adistance of 21 kilometers, is aimed at supporting the developmentof sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The increase in thenumber of participants every year is an indicator of interest inthe competition. This year, people in need of special care alsotook part in the marathon.
Although the marathon started at 10 a.m., from 7 a.m. a sportyatmosphere was felt on Flag Square. In the athletes' area organizedhere, participants were given classes in Pilates, fitness, yoga,warm-ups, boxing exercises, Zumba, and cardio training. A fun“fanzone” was organized in the race area - music, DJs and entertainmentprograms for those who support the marathon participants.
The start and finish points of the race were located on theState Flag Square. The marathon route covered Primorsky Boulevard,including the central streets and avenues of the capital.
Based on the results of an interesting sports competition heldin windy weather, the winners were determined. Natalya Semenovichfrom Ukraine won the women's race. It should be noted that NatalyaSemenovich was also the winner of the Baku Marathon 2023.
Representative of Azerbaijan Anna Yusupova finished second inthe marathon, Nelly Gaitova from Kazakhstan finished third.
Ahmet Alkanoglu from Türkiye finished first in the men's race Semenovich from Ukraine took second place, and IsmailSenyange from Uganda took third place.
Prizes in the amount of 3000, 2000 and 1000 manats, medals anddiplomas were awarded to those who took the first 3 places,respectively.
It should be noted that along the route, marathon runners weregreeted by DJs and animation teams consisting of volunteers.
Azercell Telecom was the exclusive partner of the Baku Marathon2024. The project is being implemented by Sport Marketing Group(SMG).
The marathon was organized with the support of the Ministry ofScience and Education, the Ministry of Digital Development andTransport, SOCAR, the Primorsky Boulevard Department, the publicassociation“Regional Development”, Azerloterya OJSC, Skechers, GACMotors, Push30, Badamli, Hospital Liv Bona Dea, CarlsbergGroup.
The Khazar Media Center supported the organization of themarathon entertainment zone, and ASAN volunteers provided supportin organizing the volunteer program.
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