TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam's position as a world-class city provides the perfect backdrop for this marathon. The Netherlands' capital offers the kind of energy and spectator support that carries runners through 42 kilometres, with its compact urban geography and enthusiastic crowds creating an atmosphere you won't find at many other marathons. Running through Amsterdam means navigating a landscape shaped by centuries of history, with the city's character woven throughout the entire race experience. The course itself is refreshingly straightforward. As a trail marathon on flat to gently rolling terrain with only 107 metres of elevation gain across the entire distance, this is a course built for running fast rather than fighting the landscape. Runners will spend most of their day near sea level, with elevation fluctuating between minus three and thirteen metres, so there are no surprises waiting in the form of sudden climbs or extended descents. The predominantly flat nature of the route, combined with Amsterdam's position at the heart of a cycling culture, means the course tends to be well-organised and runner-friendly, ideal for those chasing a personal best or simply looking for a smooth, predictable marathon experience.