Amsterdam Marathon
The Amsterdam Marathon begins and ends at the Olympic Stadium or nearby Stadionplein, connecting the modern event to the city’s Olympic running legacy. Held annually on the third Sunday of October, the race takes place in and around Amsterdam, organized by Le Champion with TCS as the title sponsor. The primary event is the full marathon, covering 42.195 km. However, the weekend offers more than just the marathon, featuring a half marathon, an 8 km run, and youth races, alongside shorter recreational runs on Saturday. The race's origins trace back to the 1928 Olympic marathon in Amsterdam, which also commenced and concluded at the Olympic Stadium before proceeding through the polder towards Uithoorn and returning along the Amstel River. Amsterdam subsequently hosted the Dutch national marathon championship multiple times. Following a significant hiatus, local athletics clubs revitalized the race. For a time, the start and finish were relocated to Dam Square, but the Olympic Stadium was reinstated as the event's central point. The participants now comprise elite marathoners, half-marathoners, recreational runners, children, and charity participants. World Athletics designates the marathon with its Platinum Label, signifying the highest race status within its framework.
