Khankendi:The third International Khankendi Ultramarathon concluded on October 11, featuring 97 athletes from six countries who competed over a grueling 192-kilometer course.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the event was structured into four stages Gabala-Agdash (52.5 km), Agdash-Barda (63.5 km), Barda-Aghdam (46.8 km), and Aghdam-Khankendi (29.2 km), with winners of each stage receiving individual awards.
In the men’s competition, Georgia’s David Kharazishvili emerged victorious, winning the final stage and taking the overall top spot. He was followed by Lithuania’s Andrey Egorov in second place and Azerbaijan’s Elshad Nasibov in third. Kharazishvili achieved wins in all four stages of the race.
In the women’s category, Ukraine’s Olena Shevchenko dominated by winning the final stage and securing first place overall. Russia’s Leyla Abdinova came in second, while Azerbaijan’s Natalya Vallek finished third. Like her male counterpart, Shevchenko also won each stage in her category.
The ultramarathon aims to promote healthy lifestyles and running while highlighting the scenic regions of Azerbaijan. The inaugural event in 2024 covered a route from Khankendi to Baku, with 64 athletes from four countries participating. The following year, the race moved to the Gabala-Khankendi route, attracting 81 athletes from six countries.