Breaking 3:45 at the Amsterdam Marathon
Even splits would be 5:20/km (8:35/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
5:21/km (8:36/mi)
10–30 km
Amstel out-and-back — tuck into a group if windy
5:20/km (8:35/mi)
30–42.2 km
Fast return to the Olympic Stadium
5:19/km (8:34/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 26:43 | 26:43 | 5:21/km |
| 10 km | 26:43 | 53:26 | 5:21/km |
| 15 km | 26:40 | 1:20:06 | 5:20/km |
| 20 km | 26:40 | 1:46:46 | 5:20/km |
| Half | 5:51 | 1:52:37 | 5:20/km |
| 25 km | 20:49 | 2:13:26 | 5:20/km |
| 30 km | 26:40 | 2:40:06 | 5:20/km |
| 35 km | 26:37 | 3:06:42 | 5:19/km |
| 40 km | 26:37 | 3:33:19 | 5:19/km |
| Finish | 11:41 | 3:45:00 | 5:19/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.