Breaking 2:55 at the Rotterdam Marathon
Even splits would be 4:09/km (6:40/mi). But Rotterdam 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
0–5 km
Erasmus Bridge early — the course's only bump
4:11/km (6:44/mi)
5–42.2 km
4:09/km (6:40/mi)
Split table
| Checkpoint | Split | Elapsed | Pace at this point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | 20:54 | 20:54 | 4:11/km |
| 10 km | 20:43 | 41:37 | 4:09/km |
| 15 km | 20:43 | 1:02:20 | 4:09/km |
| 20 km | 20:43 | 1:23:03 | 4:09/km |
| Half | 4:33 | 1:27:36 | 4:09/km |
| 25 km | 16:10 | 1:43:46 | 4:09/km |
| 30 km | 20:43 | 2:04:29 | 4:09/km |
| 35 km | 20:43 | 2:25:11 | 4:09/km |
| 40 km | 20:43 | 2:45:54 | 4:09/km |
| Finish | 9:06 | 2:55:00 | 4:09/km |
Print this table or write the elapsed times on your arm — GPS pace is least reliable exactly when you need it most.