BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 29. The “Baku Marathon
2026,” set to take place on May 3 by the initiative of the Heydar
Aliyev Foundation, will stand out not only as a major sporting
event but also for its extensive entertainment program, Trend reports.
The marathon will start at State Flag Square and finish at Sea
Breeze, with concert programs planned at both locations.
This year’s event will differ from previous editions not only by
featuring a 42-kilometer race distance, but also by the scale of
entertainment. The fan zone at the start area will host activities
throughout the day, offering an engaging experience for both
runners and spectators.
An open-air concert featuring popular performers will take place
in the start fan zone under the slogan “Don’t miss the fun even if
you don’t run,” promising a memorable experience for attendees.
The concert lineup includes performances by prominent artists
such as Aygun Kazimova, Tunzale Aghayeva, Honored Artists Lala
Mammadova, Manana Japaridze, along with Eurovision representatives
Dilara Kazimova, Eldar Gasimov, Nadir Rustamli, Nigar Jamal, and
Samira Efendi. The stage will also feature Azad Shabanov, Jeyhun
Zeynalov (Jin), Elnara Khalilova, Emiliya Yagubova, Farid Eminov
(Gurd), Khatira Islam, Ilgara Kazimova, Irada Ibrahimova, Kazim
Can, Mehin Humbatova, Metin Huseynzade (MadTeen), Hiss, Rilaya,
Samira Ali Maryam, Sevanna, the groups “Cahan,” “Naz Girls,”
“Sheron,” DJ China (Chingiz Mustafayev), and others.
At the finish point in Sea Breeze, the winners’ award ceremony
will be accompanied by performances from DJs and music groups,
maintaining the festive spirit.
Media partners of the event’s entertainment program include
Khazar TV, Araz FM, Khazar FM, and AzTV.
From the early hours, the finish area will host an entertainment
program featuring DJ Came, Meri Band, Ellai, mascots, interactive
photo zones, and volunteers welcoming participants, adding to the
celebratory atmosphere and energizing both winners and
supporters.
Each of the first 3 male and female finishers completing the
42-kilometer distance will be awarded certificates and cash prizes.
The first-place winner will receive 6,000 manat, the second-place
finisher 4,000 manat, and the third-place finisher 2,000 manat. In
addition, all participants who complete the full 42 kilometers will
be awarded medals.
Participants covering shorter distances will also be recognized.
The first 2,000 runners who do not complete the 42 km marathon but
finish the 21 km half-marathon will receive medals, while those
completing the 10 km distance will be awarded certificates.
Additional awards will be presented to the first female and male
student to finish, the first corporate female and male
participants, as well as the first oldest female and male
finishers.
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