AIMS World Congress
First for South Africa - first for Africa- The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) will be the proud host of a prestigious gathering of international race organisers during the week of the world's greatest ultra-marathon on 1 June 2014.
Funded by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation (KZN-DSR), the 20th World Congress of AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) will be hosted at Durban's Elangeni Hotel from 29-31 May 2014.
This will be a first for the country and the continent, when nearly 250 event organisers of the world's top long distance races descend on KwaZulu-Natal. The theme for the Congress is: Africa - Home of distance runners. Hot topics relevant to the world of road-running will be covered.
A stunning line-up of social functions are also part of the congress week. The Local Organising Committee, led by Chairperson Cheryl Winn will be entertaining the delegates over a period of five days; and have put together a programme of social functions within which the networking aspect of the congress will take precedence and the guests will get to relax and enjoy themselves while being informed, inspired, and entertained, on what for many will be their first visit to Africa.
The social highlights will include a civic welcome reception hosted by the eThekwini Mayor; a sophisticated African experience featuring local arts, crafts, entertainment and authentic African cuisine; a glamorous Comrades Marathon Legends Gala Dinner; and a farewell function at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Should you wish to be accredited to cover the congress, please email moc.sedarmoc@enialed
More information may be found at: www.aims2014.co.za
Date: 29 May 2014 to 31 May 2014Venue: Elangeni Hotel, Durban
Cost: None, for media attendees only
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A number of dazzling events include venues such as Elangeni Hotel, the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium for the Farewell Function and a glamourous high profile Comrades Marathon Legends Gala Dinner. Further details will be available upon a successful media application.