Traffic movement on several streets and avenues in the capital will be fully restricted on May 3, starting from 09:00 AM until the conclusion of the event, in connection with the "Baku Marathon 2026."
The Baku City State Traffic Police Department provided this information to the Operative Information Center-OMM. According to the statement, the marathon will cover a total distance of 42 kilometers. The route is scheduled to begin at Flag Square and proceed through the administrative territory of the Seaside Boulevard, passing the Marine Station, Neftchilar Avenue, Baku White City Boulevard, 8 November Avenue, and Yusif Safarov Street. The course continues past Sevgi Park, Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Baku Arena, Boyuk Ipak Yolu Street, Muzaffar Narimanov Street, Ziya Bunyadov Avenue, Boyukshor Street, Boyukshor Bridge, Balakhani Circle, and the Boyukshor–Pirshaghi road, before reaching the finish line at "Sea Breeze" via the Baku Ring Road (Bilgah–Pirshaghi highway).
"Drivers and other road users are requested to plan their movements in advance for the specified date, take into account potential congestion along the indicated directions, and utilize alternative routes," the official statement noted. The authorities emphasized that these measures are essential to ensure the safety of both the international participants and the residents of Baku during the high-profile sporting event.
The Baku Marathon, organized annually since 2016, has become a significant sporting tradition in Azerbaijan, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and supporting the development of sports tourism in the country. Often referred to as the "Win the Day" race, the event typically attracts thousands of local residents and international visitors, contributing to the capital's status as a hub for major international athletic competitions and cultural gatherings.
