NN Marathon Rotterdam guide

Sun, Apr 11, 2027 · Rotterdam, Netherlands · Start 10:00 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both on the Coolsingel in central Rotterdam.
Convenient areas to stay
Centrum, near Stadhuis/Beurs, is a short walk from Rotterdam Centraal. The expo has been at Rotterdam Ahoy.
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
  • Take the metro to Stadhuis or Beurs; central roads close early.
  • The 10:00 AM start is later than at most races, so plan breakfast around it.
  • The only real climb is the Erasmus Bridge.

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Race overview

Organizer
Stichting Rotterdam Marathon
Date
Sun, Apr 11, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
10:00 AM
Start location
Coolsingel
Finish location
Coolsingel
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 +13 / −13 ft · Course totals ≈ 140 ft gain / 140 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Climb over the Erasmus Bridge right after the start.
  • Mile 1–2 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +13 / −13 ft · Second crossing of the Erasmus Bridge.
  • Mile 15–16 +13 / −13 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +4 / −4 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +4 / −4 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 at the expo with ID. Follow your assigned start box.
Cutoff times
Course time limit is about 6 hours.
Transportation
Metro to Stadhuis or Beurs; Rotterdam Centraal is a short walk. Central roads close from early morning.
Other notes
One of the world's fastest courses; flat apart from the Erasmus Bridge. 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 — Rotterdam Ahoy (prior years)

    Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam

    Fri, Apr 9, 202712:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sat, Apr 10, 202710:00 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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