TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Nice flat route.

I ran 3 times in the half marathon in Amsterdam. The atmosphere of the competition is incredible, the fans, musicians and DJs help a lot in this. The organization is good, but due to the huge number of starters, it takes 30-40 minutes from the time the starting gun goes off to reach the finish line (I wasn't standing at the very back). The medal is nicely finished, but it has looked the same for years, the makers could be a little more creative. Do you have to buy a t-shirt separately, which I think could easily be included in the entry fee?! IAAF Platinum Label certification is available at several refreshment points for iso gel, an isotonic drink. I had no water during the race!! Running into the Olympic stadium is a great experience, but running on the tram tracks in the city center is dangerous (I saw someone who fell on his face, unfortunately) Even though there are separate people for who should enter which zone, everyone announces their average pace based on their own assessment. Which is not even close to what many people are able to accomplish over 21 km, which is everyone's private matter, BUT that's why the first 2-3 km are all about dodging and avoiding. Because someone didn't come for a running race, but for a city tour and keeps this pace. That is, he walks in front of you talking, looking, taking pictures. I say to these people: go back and let the other runners go. János from Hungary

Organisation au TOP !

Exiting as it was my first official run. Nice route passing though Vondelpark. There was a crossroad where 8k and 42k were splitting and it created some confusion. The marking was not really clear at least for someone that took part of the run.

Nice Run

Nice race!

A bit crowdy

The bits through Overamstel and Duivendrecht are somewhat desolate, but the last kms along Stadhouderskade, through the Vondelpark and finishing in the Olympic Stadium are unforgettable!

Great marathon, excellently organized, there were volunteers and cheerleaders all the way (42.2), music, good energies, good weather, flat. Just great.

Such a great race. Well organised and it was so cool to finish in the stadium.

Great crowd, nice to have music on the way and a flat route for a new PB!

I did the 8km and loved the event, fast and flat but great finish in the Olympic stadium. Also easy to spectate the other distances made for an enjoyable day

Everything was great! Good organization, great atmosphere! Beautiful city! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The weather was just perfect to run my first half marathon. In some places they narrowed the roads and therefore it slowed down a lot as there where many people.

In one word - Fantastic. The route was very good and flat. The finish in the Olympic stadium was amazing. It was perfectly organized - very good services and good refreshment stations. Great support from the cheerful crowds. Perfect weather. I have been there for half and I will go again for a full marathon.