Breaking 3:30 at the Amsterdam Marathon
Even splits would be 4:59/km (8:01/mi). But Amsterdam Marathon isn't flat-even — the plan below redistributes the same finish time across the course the way experienced runners actually race it.
How to pace this course
0–10 km
4:59/km (8:02/mi)
10–30 km
Amstel out-and-back — tuck into a group if windy
4:59/km (8:01/mi)
30–42.2 km
Fast return to the Olympic Stadium
4:58/km (8:00/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 24:56 | 24:56 | 4:59/km |
| 10 km | 24:56 | 49:52 | 4:59/km |
| 15 km | 24:53 | 1:14:46 | 4:59/km |
| 20 km | 24:53 | 1:39:39 | 4:59/km |
| Half | 5:28 | 1:45:07 | 4:59/km |
| 25 km | 19:25 | 2:04:32 | 4:59/km |
| 30 km | 24:53 | 2:29:25 | 4:59/km |
| 35 km | 24:50 | 2:54:16 | 4:58/km |
| 40 km | 24:50 | 3:19:06 | 4:58/km |
| Finish | 10:54 | 3:30:00 | 4:58/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.