Races Marathon · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Marathon
Amsterdam Marathon is a flat marathon in Amsterdam, Netherlands, held each October. Flat Dutch roads with a long stretch along the Amstel river and an Olympic Stadium finish. Mid-October is typically cool, 8-14C, with wind on the exposed river section. The Amsterdam Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
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When
October
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-October is typically cool, 8-14C, with wind on the exposed river section.
Racing this course well
Flat Dutch roads with a long stretch along the Amstel river and an Olympic Stadium finish.
The Amsterdam Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Pick your goal for Amsterdam
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Amsterdam Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Amsterdam Marathon?
- It is held each October in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Check the official Amsterdam Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Amsterdam Marathon course flat?
- Flat Dutch roads with a long stretch along the Amstel river and an Olympic Stadium finish.
- How should I train for the Amsterdam Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Amsterdam Marathon: flat terrain, October conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Amsterdam build.
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Build for Amsterdam — around your actual life
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