Course Map
About this Race
The Baku Marathon is a flat course through the Azerbaijani capital, tracing the Caspian Sea boulevard and the sleek modern skyline of the oil-rich city on largely level roads. The flat profile is fast on paper, with the seaside setting bringing some wind into play. Often run as a mass charity event, it offers a festive atmosphere and striking waterfront scenery. The Caspian boulevard defines the day. It suits runners who want a flat, scenic race along a dramatic modern seafront in an unusual Caucasus setting.
Course Insight
Baku is a flat marathon along the Caspian seafront through the Azerbaijani capital, where the city's famous wind is the main variable on level ground. Pace for the gusts rather than a still-air split and tuck into a pack when exposed. The waterfront promenade is scenic. Warmth is worth managing with fluids. Pace it evenly and the flat coastal route delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
A balanced marathon with no single defining challenge.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 216m
- Elevation loss
- 215m
- Highest point
- 69m
- Lowest point
- -26m
- Net elevation
- +1m
- Start
- Starts at State Flag Square, finishes at Sea Breeze.
- Cutoff time
- 6h 0m
Race History
The Baku Marathon was first held in 2016, a flat course through the Azerbaijani capital tracing the Caspian Sea boulevard and the sleek modern skyline of the oil-rich city. Often run as a mass charity event, it built its identity around the striking waterfront setting. From its founding it grew into the country's signature road race. It remains a flat, scenic race along the dramatic Caspian seafront.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD)
- Best area to stay
- Icherisheher in the Old City for atmospheric stays near the route, the seafront Boulevard for upscale options, and the Fountains Square area for central convenience.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre/the Boulevard; take the metro or walk from central hotels to the start.