MarathonRoad🇦🇿 Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku Marathon

Sunday, 2 May 2027Estimated dateIn 6 months · Start 10:00

Azerbaijan's mass spring race starts at State Flag Square and follows the Caspian Seaside Boulevard and central avenues before heading out to the Sea Breeze resort; it became a full marathon in 2026 after years as a half.

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Facts checked 19 Oct 2026 against trend.az, en.apa.az, marathon.az.

Elevation gain

150 m

Rolling · ↓ 150 m

Start altitude

-28 m

above sea level, from terrain data

Temp at start

18°C

Peaks around 20°C

Entry fee

≈ $60

Open entry

Finishers

—

typical year

Course

Point to point

Cut-off: check site

Getting thereFly into GYD (Baku), about 22 km from the start

Course map

A detailed route is not available for this race yet. The marker shows the race location.

Elevation profile

Rolling: about 150 m of climbing and 150 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

Race-day weather

At start

18°C

Peak during race

20°C

Humidity

58%

Chance of rain

Wind

19 km/h

Race day in past years

Historical averages for 2 May ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 10:00 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

Finish times by age group

No data yet. We’re collecting age-group results race by race.

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Plan your trip

Searches are set for Baku and the race weekend.

Hotels near the start lineClosest first · 2027-05-01 → 2027-05-03Booking.com Flights to BakuArrive 2027-04-30, fly home 2027-05-04Google Flights Things to do in BakuTours and attractions in Azerbaijan for the days around the raceKlook Mobile data in AzerbaijanAn eSIM for maps, tracking apps and results on race dayAiralo Airport transfer from GYDBaku airport is about 22 km from the startKiwitaxi

Gear for this race

Marathon racing shoesBuilt for fast road miles Electrolyte tabletsIt often reaches 20°C during the race Energy gelsFuel for race day

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