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Running Races in Amsterdam: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Amsterdam2 established annual road races in Amsterdam. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Amsterdam
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS Amsterdam Marathon | Marathon, Half marathon, 8K | October | Starts and finishes inside the Olympic Stadium; flat, with a long stretch along the Amstel. |
| Dam tot Damloop | 10 English miles, 5K | September | Amsterdam to Zaandam through the IJ tunnel; one of the largest road races in Europe. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Amsterdam use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Amsterdam?
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 8K), normally held in October. Starts and finishes inside the Olympic Stadium; flat, with a long stretch along the Amstel.
- Are there 10K races in Amsterdam?
- No dedicated 10K events are listed for Amsterdam yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.