42,2 km run
12th September 2026
During this unique marathon, you’ll run on the course of the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam European Triathlon Championships. Just like the triathletes, the runners will finish in the vibrant stadium on the Esplanade. The start will take place in several waves, based on expected finish time. You will receive the wave assignments no later than two weeks before the event.
The first start is at 5:00 PM.
Wave 1: 5:00 PM
Wave 2: 5:05 PM
Wave 3: 5:10 PM
Wave 4: 5:15 PM
Wave 5: 5:20 PM
This marathon has a time limit. The last runner will finish at 11:00 PM, 5 hours and 40 minutes after the start of the last wave.
Entry fees
| Entry fee | until March 1st | until May 1st | until July 1st | until September 1st |
| Only for the first 250 registrations |
250 – 500 registrations |
500 – 750 registrations |
750 – 1000 registrations |
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| Marathon | €75,00 | €80,00 | €85,00 | €90,00 |
Registration & Collecting bib-number
Your race number will be published two weeks before the race. You can pick up your race number at the registration desk at the expo area on the Esplanade using the QR code you received.
The expo area consists of approximately 40 stands and 10 food trucks. The expo area is located right next to the start.
The start is from the Forum, next to De Beren restaurant. You can also drop off your (green) After Race bag there. You can pick it up at the theater after the finish.
Aid stations
There are six aidstations along the 10.15 km course.
At the stadium, after 1.6 kilometers, there is a station that only serves water.
The other drink stations are located approximately 2 kilometers apart along the lap. Each station offers water, Powerbar Sports Drink, and cola. Each station also has Powerbar gels (Black Line), snacks, and fruit.
After the finish, the first finish line reception is at the Schouwburg, where a special athletes’ buffet has been set up with both hot (pasta, hamburgers, fries) and cold (salads, sandwiches) options.
The Schouwburg has changing and shower facilities. Our massage team is also available.
Marathon Run Course
-1.6-kilometer approach to the stadium.
-4 laps of 10.15 kilometers.
-4 laps of 10.15 kilometers.
The marathon starts at the ‘Forum’ next to Restaurant De Beren.
The approach section takes you on a short loop around the hospital, then you’ll join the circuit via the Hospitaaldreef bike path and the Stadsweteringpad near the Hospital Bridge. Once you pass the stadium for the first time, you’ll run four more laps around the Weerwater and over the Hortus botanicus.
