Baku, August 18, 2025 — Azerbaijan is set to make its debut on the international vertical running circuit as the SkyWinD tournament is scheduled for September 28 at the iconic Flame Towers in Baku, the World Association of Vertical Running (TWA) announced.
The event, organized by the local triathlon club Triterra, will mark Azerbaijan’s first official entry into the global tower running tour.
“SkyWinD will take place in one of the three famous Flame Towers. We welcome international runners and all athletes who register for the competition,” the TWA said in a statement.
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32 Floors to the Top
Competitors will climb 32 floors of the tower, testing both stamina and speed. The tournament has been assigned a factor 60, a rating system in tower running that measures the race’s difficulty and international significance. The factor determines how many points athletes can earn toward the Towerrunning World Cup rankings.
Global Spotlight on Baku
With this event, Baku joins other world capitals that host professional tower running competitions, further expanding its profile as a destination for international sporting events. Organizers expect strong participation from both local athletes and foreign runners, with registration already open.
