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Welcome to the 22nd World Congress of AIMS held in Tallinn, Estonia between 6-9 September 2018! - Organisers
22nd World Congress of AIMS in Tallinn/Estland between 6-9 September 2018!
Die Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) trifft sich vom 6. – 9. September 2018 in Tallinn (Estland) zu ihrem 22. World Congress.
Zwölf deutsche Laufveranstalter sind Mitglied bei AIMS, Fünf Veranstalter aus Österreich und acht Laufveranstalter aus der Schweiz.
Insgesamt sind rd. 440 Laufveranstalter aus 114 Ländern Mitglied bei AIMS.
Horst Milde
Welcome to the 22nd World Congress of AIMS held in Tallinn, Estonia between 6-9 September 2018!
In 2018, the Republic of Estonia is celebrating its 100th anniversary since its first independence. Together with the 22nd World Congress of AIMS we will celebrate Estonia’s 100th birthday!
Tallinn never fails to amaze visitors with its historical charm. Declared by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, a true medieval pearl of Estonia is Tallinn Old Town with cobblestone streets, gabled houses, viewing platforms and mysterious passages.
Estonia’s largest public sports event the Tallinn Marathon offers distances for all abilities during 7-9 September. The running route will take You through the City Centre, passing through both the Old Town and the modern Centre, offering You beautiful sights of Tallinn and the joy of moving together with thousands of runners.
Let’s have a memorable World Congress of AIMS the Estonian jubilee way!
Register here
AIMS Marathon Museum of Running request
We would like to invite each of you to bring some items from your respective race(s), in order to donate it to the AIMS Marathon Museum of Running, in Berlin. The Marathoneum is the memory and documentation centre for AIMS, coordinated by Horst Milde, Founder of Berlin Marathon and an AIMS Board Member from 1999 to 2010.
AIMS Marathoneum in Berlin
Your contribution will enable AIMS to preserve the history and development of our global sport for future generations.
Display of Promo Material of your race
It would be nice if you could bring with you some promotional material of your race (such as an A4 promo leaflet or small flyer e.t.c) where we will display them in an area within official hotel of the Congress AND on the desk of AIMS exhibition on the EXPO of the Tallinna Maraton (in Competition Centre).
Estonian President Mrs Kersti Kaljulaid is welcoming you to the 22nd World Congress of AIMS in Tallinn, Estonia.
Dear promoters of distance and marathon running!
It is my pleasure to invite you to our hospitable Northern-European country on behalf of all Estonia.
In 2018 Estonia will celebrate its centennial. Our small country takes pride in our beautiful nature, kind people and widespread free wi-fi. Tallinn – the capital of Estonia – belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a great site for a marathon.
I welcome you to hold the 22nd Congress of the AIMS in Tallinn.
I am sure you will fall in love with Estonia.
See you in Tallinn in 2018!
Estonian president Mrs Kersti Kaljulaid
Programme
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Arrival of Delegates
20.00-22.00 Scandinavian and Baltic Marathons dinner
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Original Sokos Hotel Viru:
09.00-09.30 Official opening and welcome words of the 22nd World Congress of AIMS
09.30-09.50 AIMS Progress Report by Paco Borao
09.50-10.00 AIMS Childrens Series Report by Martha Morales
10.00-10.10 AIMS Marathoneum Report by Horst Milde
10.10-10.20 AIMS Communications Report by Frank Baillie
10.20-10.30 AIMS Events Report by Makis Asimakopoulos
10.30-10.45 AIMS Financial Report by Al Boka
10.45-11.15 Coffee break
11.15-12.00 Presentation: Andrew Horsewood, Senior Analyst, Sportcal “Evaluating the value of hosting sporting events”
12.00-12.30 Presentation: Are Altraja, Tallinn Marathon founder The value of the Tallinn Marathon to the city economy
12.30-13.00 Panel discussion and questions
13.00-14.30 Lunch
14.30-15.30 Interactive session: sub-groups to consider how their ‘type’ of Marathon (big/capital city, touristic/rural location, etc) may be valued differently, but according to a ‘unified methodology’ (explored in initial presentation)
15:30-16:00 Reports-back from discussion groups
16.00-16.30 Coffee break
16.30-17.30 Bids for the 23rd World Congress of AIMS
National Opera Estonia:
20.00-23.00 22nd World Congress of AIMS Welcome Dinner: A 100 years of the Republic of Estonia
Friday, 7 September 2018
Original Sokos Hotel Viru:
08.30-09.30 Changes to Articles of AIMS and voting
09.30-10.00 Presentation of electoral candidates
10.00-10.30 AIMS Partners presentations – Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS)
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-11.45 AIMS Partners presentations: Health, Marathon-Photos.com R-bies/Runnet, Medal Lasser System
11:45-12:15 AIMS ‚T‘ Shirt and AIMS Finishers Medal Award Competition by Frank J. Baillie
12:15-13:00 Presentation: Stacey Conley, Athlete, Advocate, Past-President, Conley Sports Productions Making the Most of Marketing: Increasing Women’s Participation in Running Events
13.00-14.15 Lunch break
14.15-15.00 Presentation: George Kazantzopoulos, International Sustainability Expert, President INSTITUTE TEAM FOR THE WORLD Greening the Running movement
15:00-15.45 Presentation: Michael Nishi, General Manager, Bank of America Chicago Marathon Event Safety & Security: Best Practices
15.45-16.15 Coffee break
16.15-17.00 Presentation: Chris Troyanos, Medical Coordinator Boston Marathon, Executive Director IIRM Endurance Medicine Outcomes and Global Weather Changes “A tale of two heat stokes”
Freedom Square, Tallinn:
19.00 Tallinn Marathon 2018: Welcome Run 5km START
Saturday, 8 September 2018
08.30-09.00 Short Recap of Bids for Candidates of next Congress
09.00-09.30 Voting and results
09.30-10.00 Election of President and Board Members
10.00-10.30 Voting and results
10.30-11.00 T-shirt & Medal Competition presentations
11.00-11.05 Closing Remarks by Secretary and President
11.05-11.30 Short break for refresh and gathering in hotel lobbies
11.30-12.00 Walk from the hotel to the Town Hall (~ 600m)
City Hall in Old Town:
12.00-12.15 Group Photo at the Old Town Hall
12.15-12.45 AIMS Board Press Conference
12.45-14.15 Post Congress Board Meeting
12.30-14.00 Short Old Town Tour for Delegates
14.15-14.30 Gathering at the Old Town Hall and walk to the Mayor’s reception (~ 250m)
Reception by Mayor in Old Town:
14.30-16.00 Reception by Tallinn’s mayor & lunch
Freedom Square, Tallinn:
16.30 Opening ceremony for Tallinn Marathon 2018
17.00 Tallinn Marathon 2018: 10 km START
18.30 10 km Award ceremony
Free night for the delegates
Sunday, 9 September 2018
Freedom Square, Tallinn:
09.00 42,2 km Tallinn Marathon 2018 START (including Estonian Championship)
10.45 21,1 km Tallinn Marathon 2018 START
13.00 Award ceremony
Seaplane harbour:
19.30-23.59 Farewell Reception
Monday, 10 September 2018
Delegates depart
Source: Organisers
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