Beirut Marathon organiser at AIMS Congress

We are pleased to announce our next speaker: Francoise Nehmae, Head of Operations, Beirut Marathon

The AIMS World Congress will take place in Tromsø, Norway, from 18 to 20 June 2026, bringing together marathon organisers and distance race leaders from around the world.

Thursday, 18 June 2026, 09:55–10:35

Presentation #2: The Future of Running Tourism – Building Cities through Sport

This session explores how marathons can act as catalysts for tourism, cultural exchange, and city branding, both in major capitals and in smaller destinations. From the perspective of the Beirut Marathon, this would offer a powerful opportunity to highlight how a running event can contribute to rebuilding a city’s image, strengthening community ties, and attracting international attention, even in the face of social, political, and economic challenges.

Congress Registration https://msm.no/aims/

🕐 The Countdown has begun for Norwegian Visa registrations: they close on 18th March

Attending the 25th World Congress of AIMS you will need to check if you will need a visa to enter Norway.
Here is the link from the Norwegian Directorate that will clearly help you https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/visit-and-holiday/visitors-visa-to-norway/