Rotterdam Marathon
Rotterdam, Netherlands · Mid-April
A former world-record course that is still one of the fastest spring marathons anywhere: flat, wide, with the Erasmus Bridge crossing early and a roaring Coolsingel finish straight.
Course
Elevation gain
55 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~17,000
Month
April
Mid-April
Race-day weather
Median start temp
9°C
Historical range
4–18°C
Hot-year risk
Low
Dutch April: cool and breezy. Wind off the Maas is the only real variable on an otherwise ideal day.
Getting in
Sells out fast. Sells out quickly; a spring favourite for European PR attempts. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Rotterdam Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rotterdam Marathon a fast course?
Yes — it is one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. The course has 55 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 9/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Rotterdam Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 9°C, with a historical range of roughly 4–18°C. Dutch April: cool and breezy. Wind off the Maas is the only real variable on an otherwise ideal day.
How do you get into the Rotterdam Marathon?
Sells out fast. Sells out quickly; a spring favourite for European PR attempts.
Is the Rotterdam Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Rotterdam Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.