В Баку дан старт благотворительному марафону

Сегодня в Баку проходит полумарафон. Марафон организован Фондом Гейдара Алиева.

Дистанция марафона от его начальной точки на площади Национального флага до финиша на Олимпийском стадионе в Баку составляет 21 километр.

Марафон стартовал в 10.00 по местному времени (06.00 по Гринвичу), у спортсменов есть макcимум 4.5 часов, чтобы пробежать 21 км.

Основной целью Бакинского марафона 2017 года является содействие развитию спорта в Азербайджане, пропаганда здорового образа жизни, особенно среди молодежи, и их объединение на благое дело.

Средства, вырученные от марафона, будут направленны на проекты Фонда Гейдара Алиева для нуждающихся детей.

источник: commonspace.eu по материалам агентств

фото: Участники Бакинского марафона, 30 апреля 2017 года

 

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