Rotterdam Marathon

Rotterdam Marathon Countdown

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Next Race

April 12, 2026

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The NN Marathon Rotterdam is historically one of the fastest marathon courses on the planet. Three world records have been set on its famously flat roads — by Carlos Lopes (1985), Belayneh Dinsamo (1988), and Tegla Loroupe (1998). Starting at the iconic Erasmus Bridge and finishing on the heroic Coolsingel boulevard, the course showcases Rotterdam's modern skyline and maritime heritage while hundreds of thousands of spectators create a wall of sound.

WA Gold Label

Est.

1981

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

15m

Elev. Loss

15m

Field Size

~17,000

When

April

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

Gain

+15m

Loss

-15m

MI 0

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Erasmus Bridge Start

Runners set off across the iconic Erasmus Bridge — the elegant white cable-stayed span known as "The Swan." The dramatic backdrop of Rotterdam's modern skyline makes for one of the most photogenic marathon starts in the world.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 0

KM 0

Erasmus Bridge Start

Runners set off across the iconic Erasmus Bridge — the elegant white cable-stayed span known as "The Swan." The dramatic backdrop of Rotterdam's modern skyline makes for one of the most photogenic marathon starts in the world.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 6

KM 10

Kralingen & Kralingseplas

The course heads east through the Kralingen district and past the scenic Kralingseplas lake. The flat, tree-lined roads and mild spring weather create ideal pacing conditions.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 6

KM 10

Kralingen & Kralingseplas

The course heads east through the Kralingen district and past the scenic Kralingseplas lake. The flat, tree-lined roads and mild spring weather create ideal pacing conditions.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 12

KM 20

South Bank & Feijenoord

Runners cross to the south bank of the Maas river, passing through the diverse Feijenoord neighborhood near De Kuip stadium, home of Feyenoord Rotterdam.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 12

KM 20

South Bank & Feijenoord

Runners cross to the south bank of the Maas river, passing through the diverse Feijenoord neighborhood near De Kuip stadium, home of Feyenoord Rotterdam.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 18

KM 30

Maritiem District

The course winds through Rotterdam's historic maritime quarter, past the Leuvehaven harbor museum. The flat waterfront roads and enthusiastic Dutch crowds keep runners pushing for personal bests.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 18

KM 30

Maritiem District

The course winds through Rotterdam's historic maritime quarter, past the Leuvehaven harbor museum. The flat waterfront roads and enthusiastic Dutch crowds keep runners pushing for personal bests.

ELEV: 3ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Coolsingel Finish

The legendary finish on the Coolsingel boulevard. Hundreds of thousands of spectators line the final straight, creating a deafening roar as runners cross the line on one of the fastest courses ever measured.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Coolsingel Finish

The legendary finish on the Coolsingel boulevard. Hundreds of thousands of spectators line the final straight, creating a deafening roar as runners cross the line on one of the fastest courses ever measured.

ELEV: 5ft