TCS Amsterdam Marathon guide

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Start 9:30 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam-Zuid, so there's no start shuttle. Tram 24 or a bus gets you there; parking near the stadium is limited on race morning.
Convenient areas to stay
Amsterdam-Zuid and Oud-Zuid (around Vondelpark) are closest to the stadium. The expo has been held at RAI Amsterdam, also in Zuid.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • Bike or take the tram to the stadium; driving is the hardest option.
  • Check your wave time; 9:30 AM is the usual first start.
  • Plan an expo visit to RAI before Saturday afternoon.

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Race overview

Organizer
Golazo Sports
Date
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Distance
Marathon
Start time
9:30 AM
Start location
Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion)
Finish location
Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion)
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

No notable climbs on file.

Significant descents

No notable descents on file.

Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +3 / −3 ft · Course totals ≈ 110 ft gain / 110 ft loss (approximate, from published course data).
  • Mile 1–2 +3 / −3 ft
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  • Mile 14–15 +3 / −3 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +9 / −9 ft · Exposed Amstel river out-and-back — wind can be the main challenge.
  • Mile 16–17 +9 / −9 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +9 / −9 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +9 / −9 ft
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  • Mile 20–21 +3 / −3 ft
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  • Mile 25–26 +3 / −3 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +1 / −1 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib on the front with the timing chip as issued. Collect your bib at the expo with ID. Start time per your bib's wave.
Cutoff times
Course closes about 6 hours after the start.
Transportation
Tram 24 or bus to the Olympic Stadium; cycling is common but parking is limited on race morning.
Other notes
Start finishes in the 1928 Olympic Stadium; start time is the usual 9:30 AM — confirm your wave. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Marathon Expo — RAI Amsterdam (prior years)

    Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

    Fri, Oct 16, 202612:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sat, Oct 17, 202610:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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