AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) is an international organization that promotes distance running events and aims to establish standardization and excellence in marathon and road race organization.

The AIMS certificate means that the track has been measured professionally and that the distance is exactly as stated in the certificate – in centimeters. 

AIMS certification signifies that a marathon has met the organization’s standards and is recognized as a well-organized and professionally conducted event. AIMS certification can also be important for runners who are looking to achieve qualifying times for major international marathons across the globe.