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Amsterdam Marathon

Oct 18, 2009

3.8

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Where

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 18, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

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Top 3

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Top 3 Men

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Reviews

3.8

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By: Christina V.

Posted: October 16, 2023

Great destination race

If you are looking for an easier race in Europe this is the race for you. Course relatively flat a bit narrow in spots which make it a little tough for a perfect PR attempt. Weather this time of year usually cooperates with the exception of a hail storm + major downpour 30 minutes before the start. Course is scenic but does not go through city center but around outer portion. Running through Rijks museum tunnel was very cool. Spectators at end were fantastic and finishing in the Olympic stadium was amazing. A well known DJ played which is great for Spectators waiting for their runners.

4.3

By: Sebastian d.

Posted: October 22, 2022

Crowded with spectacular finish

The start is very well organised. The bagage drop-off allows any type of bag and is secure and easy to use. Lots of toilets around the stadium and if you arrive on time you shouldn't have to wait too long. The course itself is pancake flat but the streets are very narrow which makes it hard to overtake and I ended up being behind a big group for most part of the race. Especially the part around the Amstel river is very narrow. The crowds are OK I would say and most of the race has not many spectators and I think this has to do with the fact that the course doesn't go through the city center. The last 5k is where you really notice the crowds and they will help you push for the the final part of the marathon. The finish in the Olympic Stadium is amazing with all the people in the stands and I will forever remember this moment. Overall it's a great race to run a PR.

3.3

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Gilbert Yegon eclipsed Haile Gebrselassie's record in the Amsterdam Marathon with his winning time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 18 seconds.

General News IAAF.com

Oct 19, 2009

Newcomer Yegon Claims Amsterdam Marathon

Gilbert Yegon stormed to the finish line of the Amsterdam Marathon with a time of 2 hours 6 minutes and 18 seconds to lower the course record by two seconds. Eyerusalem Kuma won the women's title in 2 hours 27 minutes and 42 seconds.

General News More Than the Games

Oct 18, 2009

Three With Sub 2:07PBs; Kibet Hopes for Family Double in Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Marathon will host nearly nine-thousand athletes on Sunday. Three men entered in the marathon have personal bests lower than 2 hours and 7 minutes. Three other entrants have run under 2 hours and 9 minutes for 26.2 miles

General News IAAF.com

Oct 17, 2009

Netherland's Kibet Starts as Favorite at Amsterdam Marathon

Hilda Kibet has a personal best of 2 hours and 32 minutes in the marathon and hopes to lower that time this Sunday at the Amsterdam Marathon where she is favored to win.

General News European Athletics

Oct 17, 2009