The TCS Amsterdam Marathon is one of the fastest marathon courses in the world and a World Athletics Platinum Label race. The route passes through the tunnel under the Rijksmuseum, along the Amstel and through the Vondelpark before finishing inside the 1928 Olympic Stadium.
The marathon (32,000 places) and the Mizuno Half Marathon (15,000 places) sold out within a week, so for most people this is a spectating weekend. The regular 7.5K on Saturday has now sold out too, although the Kids Run and Heroes Run still had places at the time of writing.
- When: Saturday 17 October 2026 (7.5K, Kids Run, Heroes Run) and Sunday 18 October 2026 (marathon and half marathon). Participants get exact start times by email the week before
- Where: Olympic Stadium, Olympisch Stadion 2, Amsterdam. Starts at the stadium and on the Stadionweg, finish in the stadium
- Distances: Marathon 42.195 km, half marathon 21.1 km, 7.5K, Good Morning City Run, kids and Heroes runs
- Tickets: Marathon (€145), half (€43.50) and regular 7.5K (€23.50) sold out. Kids Run and Heroes Run €7; check the official site for any remaining places
- Getting there: Trams around the stadium are diverted on race days. Train to Amsterdam Zuid and walk about 25 minutes, and check the official travel advice
Good to know: The Amstel stretch and the Vondelpark are great free spots to cheer, and much quieter than the stadium.
More races and walks: Running and walking events in the Netherlands 2026.
