HAPPENING 12–13 April 2025 | The Rotterdam Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the Netherlands, and has been ranked by Runner's World magazine as one of the top 10 marathons in the world. The event has been held annually since 1981.
What you need to know about NN Rotterdam Marathon
Take part in the 44th edition of the NN Marathon Rotterdam, renowned as the fastest and most beautiful marathon in the Netherlands! Both elite runners from across the globe and tens of thousands of participants from the Netherlands and abroad will cross the finish line on the iconic Coolsingel during this thrilling marathon weekend. Please note that entries for the marathon distance are sold out.
Thanks to its flat course, the NN Marathon Rotterdam is one of the fastest marathons in the world. The event's vibrant atmosphere is unmatched in the Netherlands, with hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets to cheer on the runners, creating a true citywide celebration.
About Rotterdam Marathon
The very first Rotterdam Marathon took place in 1981 and saw 200 runners gather for the start. Today, the Rotterdam Marathon draws top runners from all over the world and has been growing steadily every year. More than 950,000 spectators show up to witness the event. In 2018, there were 13,997 finishers for the full marathon.
Rotterdam Marathon programme
In 2025, the programme for the 44th edition of the Rotterdam Marathon probably consists of the following races:
Saturday, 12 April 2025
City Run Rotterdam (4.2K)
NN Kids Runs (1K and 2.5K)
The Marathon Rotterdam Walk (5K, 10K, or 15K)
Your Marathon Challenge (1K)
Schools and Clubs
Sunday, 13 April 2025
1/4 Marathon Rotterdam (10k)
NN Marathon Rotterdam (42k)
Business Duo Marathon
Business Relay Marathon
Rotterdam Marathon aftermovie
Register for the NN Rotterdam Marathon
You can register on the official Rotterdam Marathon website. Credit cards are accepted!
Rotterdam Marathon course records
So you think you can run? Speed is actually guaranteed. The Rotterdam Marathon is one of the fastest courses in the world. It's a course where world records have been broken many times before.
The men's record currently stands at 2:03.36 (Bashir Abdi, 2021).
The women's record stands at 2:18:58 (Tiki Gelana, 2012).
The women's record stands at 2:18:58 (Tiki Gelana, 2012).
Tell you what. Break one of these records and coffee is on us!
Rotterdam Marathon Route
This year, the Rotterdam Marathon starts at the Erasmus bridge and ends on the Coolsingel.
Rotterdam Marathon route for 2022Watch the Rotterdam Marathon on television
If you can't make it to the marathon, that's fine. The Rotterdam Marathon is always broadcast on Dutch public broadcaster NPO as well as in various countries abroad.
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