Following the latest round of awards made in Monte Carlo last week, new bidding opportunities will start in 2015 for the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and the 2018 IAAF World Junior Championships.

Through the new bidding website and newsletter, cities will not only be able to access the latest information about bidding for IAAF events, but also access best practice from previous and future host cities.

Bidding for a number of World IAAF World Championship events in 2018 version will start next year with the help of a new dedicated website ©IAAF

"We have been working with TSE Consulting Switzerland on the bidding process, and we've already done a soft launch of the site with the official launch coming next year," said an IAAF spokesman.

"The site gathers related news stories, but you can also access sections on key areas such as host city requirements and a summary of financial obligations."

A circular letter announcing the official opening of these bids will be sent to IAAF's Member Federations in January 2015, with the deadline for the letter of intent planned for April 2015.

The prototype of the new IAAF site can be accessed here

Contact the writer of this story at mike.rowbottom@insidethegames


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