“13th AIMS Marathon Symposium” on 9 November 2019 in Athens/Greece

Dear Friends,

As you are already aware, since 2007, AIMS – in collaboration with SEGAS (the Hellenic Athletics Federation), as well as the City of Marathon (until 2012) and IAAF (until 2015), has established the annual international “AIMS Marathon Symposium” which is held every year in Athens-Greece, the day before the annual „Athens Marathon. The Authentic“ race, held on the original Marathon course.

The aim of this annual international event, the AIMS Marathon Symposium, 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 a Symposium at the birthplace of Marathon race, 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 “13^thAIMS Marathon Symposium” will be held on 9 November 2019, under the title: “Technology & Mass Running events”. 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.

For your information, the first draft of the “AIMS Symposium 2019 – Detailed Sessions Program” can be found here, while the full list of the speakers’ names will be completed and announced within the next few weeks.

 

Athens and the old Olympic Stadium 1896 and the view the Acropolis –
Athen – Das Ziel im alten Olympiastadion mit dem Blick auf die Akropolis. – Photo: Horst Milde

In addition to the Symposium sessions, all Symposium participants are invited to attend all events taking place from 8 to 10 of November 2019: the 4-day ERGO Marathon EXPO (Wed to Sat, Nov 6^th to 9^th), the AIMS Best Marathon Runner Gala (Fri evening, Nov. 8^th), the Athens Marathon Opening Ceremonies & Marathon Flame Lighting at the archaeological site of Marathon Tomb (Sat noon, Nov 9^th), as well as the start and finish of the Authentic Marathon race, to be held on Sunday morning, Nov. 10^th.

Please click to download separate attachments for the „AIMS projects in Athens„, as well the first draft of the “2019 AIMS & AMA 5-Day Schedule”.  

The AIMS Marathon Symposium Organizing Committee offers B&B accommodation for 3 nights, free-of-charge to one participant per race (as long as you are a member of AIMS). Delegates will be met at Athens Airport and local transportation will be provided.

Race organizers non-AIMS members or AIMS members interested in participating in this Symposium with more than one delegate must bear the cost, as described in the Symposium Information sheet (“AIMS Marathon Symposium 2019 – General Info”).

Finally, you may also find here the “AIMS Marathon Symposium 2019 – Application Form” which you are kindly asked to fill in and send it back to the Symposium Secretariat, at the latest by October 1^st, 2019.

You may print the application document, fill in the appropriate information and send it by fax, or you may just use the attached document, fill it in electronically and send it by email. Applications will be accepted in order of precedence.

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

AIMS MARATHON SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT

„ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC“ HEADQUARTERS at SEGAS

Tel: +30 2111877717

Fax: + 30 2111827689

Email: aimsmarathonsymposium@athensauthenticmarathon.gr

We always remain at your disposal,

The AIMS Marathon Symposium Organizing Committe

 

You may click here to download the above invitation.