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Amsterdam's running calendar builds toward October marathon finish

With a Platinum-labeled marathon, a business district race and weekly community runs, the city offers a packed season through mid-autumn.

By Amsterdam Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Amsterdam’s running season is shaping up to peak this October. The Amsterdam Marathon, scheduled for October 15, 2026, will start and finish at the Olympic Stadium, organisers confirmed. The race holds a Platinum label from World Athletics, placing it among the elite long-distance events globally.

The timing matters. For locals and visitors alike, the marathon caps a stretch that includes corporate networking runs and weekly community sessions. The Zuidas Run, a 5km and 10km race set for June 12, 2027, at Gustav Mahlerplein, targets business professionals in the city's financial district. Organisers bill it as a networking event on foot.

Weekly runs anchor the calendar

Beyond the headline events, Amsterdam’s running scene runs year-round. A 5K parkrun takes place every Saturday at Amsterdamse Bos, the sprawling forest park southwest of the city centre. The Sunday Run Club, meanwhile, hosts biweekly long runs of 15 to 20 kilometres starting from Vondelpark, the city’s most famous green space.

Several clubs offer regular sessions. Founders Running Club, ATAC Amsterdam Triathlon And Cycling, and Two Chefs X Craft Beer Run Club all hold group workouts. ATAC focuses on track runs and intervals; Two Chefs combines running with craft beer, typical of the city’s social fitness culture.

Immediate runs and practical advice

For those who want to lace up sooner, two events are listed for July 26-27, 2026: the adidas 5k Community Run and RunClub by liël Clothing, held at Westfield Mall and Vondelpark respectively. Both are free and open to all paces.

Runners looking to plan ahead should register early for the Amsterdam Marathon; Platinum-label races tend to cap entries. The Zuidas Run, with its business networking twist, offers a different appeal for professionals. For weekly routines, the parkrun at Amsterdamse Bos requires a free online registration once. No race-day surprises, just show up with a barcode.

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