Baku, Azerbaijan, May 4. The winners of the
2025 Baku Marathon were celebrated at an official award ceremony in
the Azerbaijani capital, Trend reports.
Prizes were awarded in two main categories — men’s and women’s
races.
The marathon, held under the slogan “Beat the Wind!”, saw fierce
competition among participants. In the men’s category, Turkey’s
Ataç Sezgin claimed first place. Ukrainian runner Vitaliy Shafar
finished second, while fellow Turkish athlete Murat Emekdar took
third.
In the women’s race, Ukraine’s Nataliya Semenovych crossed the
finish line first. Azerbaijan’s Anna Yusupova came in second,
followed by Japan’s Eriko Soma in third.
The first-place finishers in both the men’s and women’s
categories were awarded 3,000 manats. Runners-up received 2,000
manats, and third-place winners were given 1,000 manats. All podium
finishers were also presented with medals and certificates.
Additionally, the first 2,000 runners to complete the race
received commemorative Baku Marathon 2025 medals. Every participant
and volunteer involved in the event was given a certificate of
appreciation.
This year’s marathon was supported by more than 400 volunteers
and 500 youth volunteers from across the regions, representing the
Public Union for Regional Development (PURD).
Special awards were also presented in several categories,
including “Stay Young” (sponsored by Azercell), given to the
fastest young finishers in both male and female divisions; “Oldest
Finisher to Cross the Line First”; and “First Corporate Participant
to Complete the Race.”
As in previous years, a lively entertainment zone was set up at
Flag Square for marathon runners, Baku residents, and guests of the
city. The space featured games, fitness activities, and live
performances by popular artists.