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Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. It has a population of 933,680 in June 2024 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the "Venice of the North", for its large number of canals, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Local runners can also target 1 discoverable race/event pages linked below when planning training blocks.
| Season | Typical weather | Running guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All seasons | Varies by city | Use local weather forecast before starting a route. |
Surface mix: Road and mixed surface depending on route creator.
Safety tip: Review each route on Plotaroute before running, especially where routes include off-road segments.
Marathons and races
| Preview | Route | Elevation Loss | Map | Run in app | Video | Reviews | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art track | 0.0 km | 8 m | 6 m | Preview | - | |||
| Art track | Airplane | 9.4 km | 25 m | 25 m | Open map | Watch video | - | |
| Art track | Bicycle | 8.3 km | 12 m | 14 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Bunny | 8.5 km | 17 m | 17 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Butterfly | 9.4 km | 19 m | 18 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Dinosaur | 11.2 km | 55 m | 55 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Dolphin | 7.2 km | 30 m | 29 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Dragon | 7.2 km | 13 m | 14 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Heart with arrow | 7.6 km | 13 m | 15 m | Open map | Route details | - | |
| Art track | Pineapple | 9.8 km | 31 m | 31 m | Open map | Route details | - |