"Baku Marathon 2024" initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation has been launched.

According to Azernews, more than 18 thousand participants compete in the marathon organized for the 7th time.

Besides, over 200 guests of honor, more than 6 thousand students participate in the marathon. In addition to citizens of Azerbaijan, there are foreigners living and working in the country, as well as those from other countries.

The start and finish points of the marathon held under the slogan "Beat the wind" were organized in the State Flag Square. The route passes through the Denizkanari boulevard zone and the central streets and avenues of the city (Neftchilar Avenue - Baku Ag Shaher Boulevard - Khagani Rustamov Street - Baku Ag Shaher Boulevard, 8 Noyabr Avenue, part of Yusif Safarov Street - the intersection of Afiyaddin Jalilov and Uzeyir Hajibeyli streets, from the "Javanshir" bridge It covers Uzeyir Hajibeyli Street - Neftchilar Avenue, Bayil Circle, Bibiheybat Road (Water Sports Palace).