AIMS Marathon Symposium in Athens/Greece – 7th AIMS Marathon Symposium will be held on 9 November 2013

The AIMS Marathon Symposium is organized again in Athens this year by AIMS, in collaboration with SEGAS (the Hellenic Athletics Federation) and the City of Marathon. It has grown into a major annual international event, held every year in Athens-Greece, the birthplace of the Marathon Race, the day before the Athens Classic Marathon event.

The purpose of this annual international event is to encourage close co-operation and exchange of views on issues of mutual interest which will assist organisers in their constant efforts to improve their races. The organization of an annual Symposium at the birthplace of the Marathon, besides discussing current issues regarding the organisation of a successful Marathon event, also raises significant symbolism related to World Peace, Olympic Ideals and Fair Play.

The 7th AIMS Marathon Symposium will be held on 9 November 2013, under the title: “Marathon Events & Security Issues”.

During the Symposium, 4 major speakers and other round table participants will present to and discuss with the audience various themes related to the main topic, aiming to offer useful ideas, solutions and practises to race organisers and city or sport authorities involved.

You may find below useful information about the Symposium’s program, while the full list of the speakers’ names will be completed and announced within the next few weeks.

In addition to the Symposium sessions, all Symposium participants are invited to attend all events taking place from 8 to 10 of November 2013: the AIMS Best Marathon Runner Gala on Friday 8 November  2013, the Athens Classic Marathon EXPO, the Athens Classic Marathon Opening Ceremonies & Marathon Flame Lighting at the archaeological site of Marathon Tomb, as well as the start and finish of the Athens Classic Marathon race, to be held on Sunday 10 November 2013.

The AIMS Marathon Symposium Organising Committee offers B&B accommodation for 3 nights, free-of-charge to one participant per. Race organisers interested in participating in this Symposium may be represented by more than one delegate, by bearing the additional cost. You may find below Application Form which you are kindly asked to fill in and send it back to the Symposium Secretariat, at the latest by 01 October, 2013.

For any further information or clarification needed, you may contact the AIMS Marathon Symposium Secretariat:

AIMS MARATHON SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT

ATHENS CLASSIC MARATHON HEADQUARTERS at SEGAS

Email: aimsmarathonsymposium@athensclassicmarathon.gr

Source: AIMS