Europe / Netherlands / Amsterdam
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
Amsterdam's marathon combines city streets with the Amstel river section, Vondelpark and a finish in the Olympic Stadium. The organizer also highlights the passage through the Rijksmuseum.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
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Event history
First held in 1975
The modern Amsterdam Marathon began in 1975. Its Olympic Stadium setting connects the event with Amsterdam's sporting history, while the marathon has developed an international elite and mass participation field.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Geoffrey Toroitich Kipchumba | 2:03:31 | Aynalem Desta | 2:17:38 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Tsegaye Getachew | 2:05:38 | Yalemzerf Yehualaw | 2:16:52 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Joshua Belet | 2:04:18 | Meseret Belete | 2:18:21 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Tsegaye Getachew | 2:04:49 | Almaz Ayana | 2:17:20 | Results ↗ |
| 2021 | Tamirat Tola | 2:03:39 | Angela Tanui | 2:17:57 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Vincent Kipchumba | 2:05:09 | Degitu Azimeraw | 2:19:26 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Lawrence Cherono | 2:04:06 | Tadelech Bekele | 2:23:14 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Lawrence Cherono | 2:05:09 | Tadelech Bekele | 2:21:54 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Daniel Wanjiru | 2:05:21 | Meselech Melkamu | 2:23:21 | Results ↗ |
| 2015 | Bernard Kipyego | 2:06:19 | Joyce Chepkirui | 2:24:11 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions before October 2026; 2020 was cancelled. Published gun times are retained where the cited source distinguishes them from net times.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
Hail and cold complicated his pre-race wait, and a last-minute change to the pacer start left him pacing himself; he nevertheless achieved his first marathon goal.
Jeroen Trimbach · Read review ↗2023Marathon
They describe a crowded start and an unexpected hailstorm before the race, followed by the satisfaction of both reaching their planned finishing times.
Ania and Arek · Read review ↗2023Marathon
Typical race weather
October in Amsterdam
- Average daytime high
- 14.5°C
- Average overnight low
- 9.1°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 78 mm
October is cool rather than warm, with a noticeable drop between daytime and overnight averages. A start-line layer is useful before you get moving. Average daily highs are 14.5°C and overnight lows 9.1°C. Average precipitation totals about 78 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Amsterdam (52.37°, 4.90°); not a weather station · October 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a technical T-shirt with shorts or light tights; removable sleeves or a thin long-sleeve layer may suit a cooler forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho. If the start-time forecast is cold, consider light gloves and a hat or headband that you can remove.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
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