Amsterdam Halve Marathon
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The Amsterdam Half Marathon is a completely flat and fast course that winds through the historic city center, passing iconic Amsterdam landmarks including canals, bridges, and museums. Runners experience the charm of Dutch cycling culture with dedicated bike lane separations and scenic water views throughout the 21km route.
Cool autumn weather with typical Dutch conditions. Expect moderate temperatures ideal for running, with occasional rain and overcast skies common for October in Amsterdam.
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Launched in 2015, the Amsterdam Half Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Amsterdam, attracting runners drawn to its flat roads and scenic routes and the energy of an event still finding its identity.
Kibiwott Kandie set the blistering course record of 00:58:48 in 2019, proving this course can produce world-class half marathon times. The flat roads of Amsterdam have become a proving ground for the fastest runners on the planet.
Runners come to the Amsterdam Half Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Amsterdam has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
For thousands of runners each year, the Amsterdam Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Kibiwott Kandie (2019)
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