Baku Marathon
Baku Marathon is listed for May 2, 2027 in Azerbaijan. Listed distances: Full Marathon. Check registration status, official links, and the runner planning notes below, then confirm final details with the organizer.
About this race
Founded in 2016 by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and held as a 21km half through its first eight editions, the Baku Marathon stepped up to the full 42km in 2026, drawing 25,000 entrants. The point-to-point route runs State Flag Square to Sea Breeze on flat, wide seafront straights along Baku Boulevard, its linear closing stretch exposed to Caspian gusts; the race runs under the slogan "Win the Wind". May averages a mild 21C. Entry is 18-plus; 21km and 10km finishes are also offered.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Baku Marathon is currently listed for May 2, 2027, which makes the May planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Azerbaijan, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Key facts
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Azerbaijan
- Start area
- Baku, Baku City, Azerbaijan — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- Full Marathon
- Surface
- Road
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated Jul 22, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the May 2, 2027 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Azerbaijan as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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