Gabala:The 3rd International Gabala-Khankendi Ultramarathon has concluded, marking the end of an intense competition organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation, and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the final stage saw participants cover 29.2 kilometers from Aghdam to Khankendi. Georgian athlete David Kharazishvili claimed victory in this stage, while Ukrainian athlete Olena Shevchenko emerged as the winner in the women’s competition.
In total, 97 athletes from six countries competed across four stages Gabala-Agdash (52.5 km), Agdash-Barda (63.5 km), Barda-Aghdam (46.8 km), and the final Aghdam-Khankendi (29.2 km) stage. The entire ultramarathon spanned 192 kilometers over four days.
The Khankendi Ultramarathon has evolved since its inception in 2024, initially covering a 380-kilometer route from Khankendi to Baku. That year, 64 athletes from four countries participated. By 2025, the event adopted the Gabala-Khankendi route and saw participation from 81 athletes representing six countries.