25th World Congress summary

AIMS members gather in Norway

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

The 25th World Congress of AIMS took place in Tromsø on 18–20 June 2026. It was the first time that the Congress was held so far north. Lying within the Arctic Circle at nearly 70 degrees North...

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hella hamburg half marathon postponed due to heatwave

Message from organisers

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0000

Dear Participants, This is likely the most difficult decision we have had to make in the history of this event. After carefully assessing the current weather situation and holding extensive disc...

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Renna Nelis is new AIMS General Secretary

Tallinn Marathon organiser takes on AIMS role

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Renna Nelis has been appointed the new General Secretary of AIMS. Renna is part of the leadership of the organisation behind the biggest mass sports events in Estonia including the Tallinn Mara...

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Hussar triumphs in Tallinn

Half marathon distance

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:00 +0000

Liis-Grete Hussar won the half marathon at the Tallinn Women’s Run in a time of 1:19:58.

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Italian tricolor returns to Ravenna

Ravenna to host Italian Masters

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0000

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Ravenna City of Art Marathon will once again host the FIDAL Italian Masters Marathon Championship. This prestigious recognition makes this edition even more spec...

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Münster hopes for new course record

Lisa Huwatschek and Ignacio Nunez to take on the East African elite

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0000

The final preparation phase for the Volksbank Münster Marathon has begun. The last 12 weeks are underway – now the intensive marathon training begins for all those who want to tackle the ultimate c...

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AIMS World Congress opens

Race directors from around the world meet in Tromsø, Norway

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:33:00 +0000

The 25th World Congress of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) has opened. The international meeting brings together the organisers of AIMS member races from acr...

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Tigst Assefa plans to attack world record in Berlin

Former record holder aims to regain title

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0000

Ethiopia’s Olympic silver medallist Tigst Assefa will return to the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on 27th September, trying to regain the world record. Last year’s Berlin Marathon winner Rosemary Wanjiru...

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