Races Marathon · Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam Marathon
Rotterdam Marathon is a flat marathon in Rotterdam, Netherlands, held each April. Flat, fast and famously well-supported — the Erasmus Bridge crossing is the only real rise. April is usually cool and fair, 7-14C. Flat courses like Rotterdam's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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When
April
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
April is usually cool and fair, 7-14C.
Racing this course well
Flat, fast and famously well-supported — the Erasmus Bridge crossing is the only real rise.
Flat courses like Rotterdam's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Pick your goal for Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam 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.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
Asked often
- When is the Rotterdam Marathon?
- It is held each April in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Check the official Rotterdam Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Rotterdam Marathon course flat?
- Flat, fast and famously well-supported — the Erasmus Bridge crossing is the only real rise.
- How should I train for the Rotterdam Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Rotterdam Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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Build for Rotterdam — around your actual life
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