Event Details
City:
Rotterdam
Country:
Netherlands
Region:
Europe
Date:
Apr 12, 2026
Elevation Profile:
Flat & Fast
Elevation Gain (meters):
~40–70 m
Net Elevation (meters):
0 m
Race Size (runners):
35,000
Registration Details
Registration Status:
CLOSED
Registration Deadline:
CLOSED
Official Website:
Race Description
The Rotterdam Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The course starts at the Erasmus Bridge (Erasmusbrug) and finishes on Coolsingel in the city center. The route runs through several districts of Rotterdam, including long stretches along wide urban boulevards and crossings over the Erasmus Bridge. The course profile is very flat, with minimal elevation changes throughout the race, which contributes to its reputation as one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. Weather conditions in Rotterdam in April are typically cool, often ranging between roughly 8 °C and 15 °C, with the possibility of wind coming from the nearby North Sea, which can affect certain exposed sections of the course.
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