Z Adventures is proud to present the 2nd edition of Caucasus Challenge. The 3 marathons, 3 countries adventure will take place from September 14th to 21st, 2024. We will take adventurers and sports enthusiasts on a cross-country journey filled with unique running challenges and cultural immersion. Our athletes have the option to partake in one or more running events over a fly / drive trip. The professionally managed official events will take place in Azerbaijan, Armenia & Georgia. The challenge is designed to accommodate every kind of runner and walker. Participants will get a chance to explore the different countries, meet like-minded adventure-athletes, and soak in the sights and sounds of each destination. Runners & walkers can choose any distance they like ranging from 5K, 10K, half marathon to full marathon.
DATES: September 14th to 21st, 2024
LOCATIONS: Azerbaijan, Armenia & Georgia.
MARATHON PACKAGE: USD 1,795.00 per person. This includes:
1. Welcome dinner in Baku, Azerbaijan
2. 7 nights accommodation based on twin sharing basis in 4* or 5* hotels.
3. Transfers to all marathon locations.
4. Entry fee to all 3 professionally managed official marathons.
5. Three sightseeing tours in Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia.
5. All meals as specified.
6. Unique finisher's medal for each race.
7. Swag.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: USD 400.00
INCLUDED:
• Air-conditioned coach transfers to each marathon location
• Double/twin shared room in 4 or 5 star accommodation for 7 nights
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
EXCLUDED:
• LOI and visa for Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia (not necessary for most Western countries, if someone does need help with this we can offer it for an additional cost)
• Airport transfers from Baku airport to the hotel, and from Tbilisi to the airport at the end of the tour
• Entrance / photo / video tickets at sites
• Other services not mentioned above
EXTRAS:
. International flights to Baku and / from Tbilisi
. International flight from Baku to Tbilisi after the 1st marathon (Cost: USD 50-100)
· Alcoholic beverages
· Hotel room telephone, mini bar and hotel food & drinks between meals
· Personal items purchased
ITINERARY:
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Day 1: AZERBAIJAN - Saturday 14 September 2024 2:00 PM - Check-in and meet fellow runners in the hotel in Baku 7:00 PM - Tour briefing and race pack collection 7:30 PM - Welcome dinner at a local-themed restaurant Overnight in Baku |
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Day 2: AZERBAIJAN - Sunday 15 September 2024 7:00 AM - Breakfast 9:00 AM - Baku sightseeing tour
7:30 PM - Dinner at a local-themed restaurant Overnight in Baku |
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Day 3: AZERBAIJAN - Monday 16 September 2024 Marathon 1: Waterfront Marathon, AZERBAIJAN 6:00 AM - Breakfast 8:00 AM - Marathon start 2:30 PM - Marathon finish time 2:30 PM - Packed lunch box 2:45 PM - Return to hotel 7:30 PM - Dinner in a local-themed restaurant Overnight in Baku |
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Day 4: GEORGIA / ARMENIA - Tuesday 17 September 2024 6:00 AM - Breakfast 7:00 AM - Drive to the airport 9:30 AM - Flight to Tbilisi, Georgia (1 hour flight) 11:00 AM - Tbilisi sightseeing tour
3:00 PM - Drive to Armenia with packed dinner onboard. Overnight in Armenia |
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Day 5: ARMENIA - Wednesday 18 September 2024 Marathon 2: Lake Sevan Marathon, ARMENIA 6:00 AM - Breakfast 8:00 AM - Marathon start 2:30 PM - Marathon finish time 2:30 PM - Packed lunch box 2:45 PM - Return to hotel 7:30 PM - Dinner in a local-themed restaurant Overnight in Armenia |
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Day 6: ARMENIA / GEORGIA - Thursday 19 September 2024 6:00 AM - Breakfast 8:00 AM - Armenia sightseeing tour
2:00 PM - Drive to Georgia with packed dinner onboard. Overnight in Georgia |
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Day 7: GEORGIA - Friday 20 September 2024 Marathon 3: Rustavi Park Marathon, GEORGIA 6:00 AM - Breakfast 8:00 AM - Marathon start 2:30 PM - Marathon finish time 2:30 PM - Packed lunch box 2:45 PM - Return to hotel 7:30 PM - Farewell dinner in a local-themed restaurant Overnight in Georgia |
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Day 8: GEORGIA - Saturday 21 September 2024 6:00 AM - Breakfast Return flight home |
TRIP ESSENTIALS:
- All runners are required to have either a GPS watch or smartphone with distance calculation app as a back-up.
- Trip and medical evacuation insurance.