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Rotterdam Marathon

Road Running covering 4.2 km to 42.2 km with up to 85 m D+ in Rotterdam (South Holland, Netherlands)

LocationRotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsShow on map(51.9244° N, 4.4777° E)
Date & StatusApril 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +85 m

Rotterdam Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Rotterdam, South Holland, NL focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races, Public Park.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including NN Rotterdam Marathon (42.2 km, +85 m D+), 1/4 Rotterdam Marathon (10.55 km, +47 m D+), and Rotterdam City Run (4.2 km, +19 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nnmarathonrotterdam.org).

Official website
Rotterdam Marathon in Rotterdam (Work: "Runners during marathon Rotterdam", Photo: Peter van der Sluijs, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners during marathon Rotterdam" · Photo: Peter van der Sluijs · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryKids & Youth RacesPublic ParkMulti-Day

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
NN Rotterdam MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+85 m1 m - 18 mLoop courseRoute & profile
1/4 Rotterdam MarathonRoad Running10.55 km+47 m5 m - 25 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Rotterdam City RunRoad Running4.2 km+19 m8 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+85 m D+
Elevation loss
-85 m D-
Altitude range
1 m - 18 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.4 % / 1.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+85 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.9142° N, 4.4820° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1 m to 18 m above sea level (+85 m D+, -85 m D-)

Peak: 18 m·at 29.1 km·Ø 0.4 %
1 m7 m12 m18 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km18 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Rotterdam Marathon take place?

Rotterdam Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, NL (start area at coordinates 51.9244° N, 4.4777° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 10, 2027 to April 11, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Rotterdam Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including NN Rotterdam Marathon (42.2 km, +85 m D+), 1/4 Rotterdam Marathon (10.55 km, +47 m D+), and Rotterdam City Run (4.2 km, +19 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Rotterdam Marathon?

The main competition (NN Rotterdam Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +85 m of elevation gain and -85 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1 m and 18 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Rotterdam Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nnmarathonrotterdam.org).