Aghdam:The fourth and final stage of the 3rd International Khankendi Ultramarathon has commenced in Aghdam. This event is a collaborative effort organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation, and Baku City Circuit.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, a total of 97 athletes from six countries are participating in this race. The ultramarathon aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and running as a sport, while also highlighting the diverse regions of Azerbaijan through sports.
Participants in this stage will run 29.2 kilometers, starting from Aghdam and finishing in Khankendi. Individual winners from this stage will receive awards, and the overall winners of the ultramarathon will be awarded the main prize.
The Khankendi Ultramarathon debuted in 2024 along the Khankendi-Baku route, featuring 64 athletes from four countries, covering a distance of 380 kilometers. The following year, in 2025, the race was held on the Gabala-Khankendi route and saw participation from 81 athletes from six countries.