Course & Elevation

The Rotterdam Marathon is a fast, flat course that starts in the city center and winds through the metropolitan area, finishing at Zuiderpark. The route showcases Rotterdam's modern architecture, parks, and waterways with minimal elevation changes, making it ideal for runners seeking a personal best.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 10.5°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 40%

Cool spring conditions with occasional rain possible. Runners should expect temperatures around 10-14°C with moderate humidity and a chance of showers.

🏆 Course Record

02:04:48

Katsuhiko Nakamura (2019)

Registration

Registration Opens October

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost €75-€125

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Rotterdam Marathon is one of Europe's fastest marathons, with the flat course attracting elite runners seeking personal bests and qualifying times.
▸ The race has been held annually since 1981, making it one of the oldest marathons in the Netherlands with over 40 years of history.
▸ The course finishes at Zuiderpark, one of Rotterdam's largest green spaces, creating a scenic final stretch through landscaped gardens.
▸ Rotterdam hosted over 13,500 entries in 2024, with nearly half the participants traveling internationally from 87 different countries.

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