Amsterdam Marathon

Amsterdam, Netherlands|Sunday, October 18, 2026|94 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start41.7 – 57.3°F48° Ideal87 – 100%9 mph NEPartly cloudy
8:00 AM41.8 – 57.3°F47° Ideal85 – 100%9 mph NEPartly cloudy
9:00 AM42.4 – 57.4°F47° Ideal83 – 100%7 mph EPartly cloudy
10:00 AM43.8 – 57.9°F48° Ideal82 – 98%6 mph NEPartly cloudy
11:00 AM46 – 59°F48° Ideal78 – 95%7 mph EPartly cloudy
Finish48.7 – 61.3°F47° Ideal64 – 91%8 mph EPartly cloudy

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 78 days.

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 9 years: median 53°F with a 51°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202548°F46°F3 mphPartly cloudy
202457°F57°F5 mphDrizzle
202342°F38°F12 mphPartly cloudy
202253°F51°F4 mphPartly cloudy
202147°F44°F8 mphPartly cloudy
201955°F52°F13 mphPartly cloudy
201854°F52°F7 mphPartly cloudy
201755°F51°F7 mphPartly cloudy
201651°F49°F12 mphPartly 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 9 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 53°F with a 51°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.