Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam, Netherlands|Sunday, October 18, 2026|4 days away
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Weather

Forecast
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start46°F43° Ideal91%6 mph NEClear sky
8:00 AM46°F43° Ideal89%6 mph NEClear sky
9:00 AM48°F43° Ideal85%7 mph NEClear sky
10:00 AM50°F44° Ideal80%9 mph NEClear sky
11:00 AM51°F44° Ideal76%10 mph NEPartly cloudy
Finish52°F43° Ideal71%11 mph NEPartly cloudy

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation (downhill)
-5 ft
Distance
26.22 mi
Total Gain
+334 ft
Total Loss
-339 ft
Max Grade
0.5%
Altitude
14 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
1-0.1%
2+0.1%
3-0.0%
4+0.1%
5-0.0%
6+0.1%
7-0.0%
8-0.1%
9+0.1%
10-0.5%
11+0.1%
12-0.0%
13-0.0%
14+0.0%
15+0.1%
16+0.2%
17-0.2%
18+0.1%
19-0.1%
20-0.2%
21+0.2%
22+0.3%
23-0.2%
24+0.1%
25-0.1%
26+0.0%
27-0.1%

RM Difficulty Index

31/100Moderate
The Amsterdam Marathon profile costs 0:26 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #24 of 38 marathon courses — see the full rankings.

Race-Day Weather History

Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 10 years: median 52°F with a 50°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202548°F46°F3 mph—Partly cloudy
202457°F57°F5 mph—Drizzle
202342°F38°F12 mph—Partly cloudy
202253°F51°F4 mph—Partly cloudy
202147°F44°F8 mph—Partly cloudy
202046°F44°F4 mph—Partly cloudy
201955°F52°F13 mph—Partly cloudy
201854°F52°F7 mph—Partly cloudy
201755°F51°F7 mph—Partly cloudy
201651°F49°F12 mph—Partly cloudy

Morning conditions (race window) on the Amsterdam Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.

Amsterdam Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan

Amsterdam is one of the fastest marathons in Europe. The course is almost completely flat, running through Vondelpark and along the Amstel River. If you're looking for a European PR course, this is a strong choice.

October weather in Amsterdam is cool and often damp. Our splits focus on fatigue management and weather impact since the terrain is a non-factor.

Amsterdam Marathon FAQ

When is the next Amsterdam Marathon?›

The next Amsterdam Marathon is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

How long is the Amsterdam Marathon?›

The Amsterdam Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

How much elevation gain does the Amsterdam Marathon have?›

The Amsterdam Marathon has about 334 ft (102 m) of climbing and 339 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 0.47%.

Is the Amsterdam Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›

The Amsterdam Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net -1 m). With 334 ft of total climbing along the way, the profile rolls even though the net change is small.

How hard is the Amsterdam Marathon?›

Runner's Math scores the Amsterdam Marathon 31/100 (Moderate) — #24 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:26 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.

What's the weather usually like at the Amsterdam Marathon?›

Over the past 10 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 52°F with a 50°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.