marathon: Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

Marathon
42,2 km run

12th September 2026

A Unique Marathon Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, a truly unique marathon will take place. During the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam Marathon, participants will run on the same course as the European Championship Long Distance Triathlon of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam.

Just like the triathletes, marathon runners will finish inside the vibrant stadium at the Esplanade – a spectacular location that runners will pass several times during the race and where thousands of spectators will cheer them on enthusiastically.

The marathon will start in multiple start waves, grouped by expected finishing time. The final allocation of start waves will be announced no later than two weeks before the event.

The first start wave starts at 5 p.m, making the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam Marathon a unique evening marathon, with part of the race taking place after dark. The entire course will be excellently illuminated. In addition, the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam course is renowned as one of the fastest running courses in the world.

Start waves
Start wave 1: 5 p.m.
Start wave 2: 5:05 p.m.
Start wave 3: 5:10 p.m.
Start wave 4: 5:15 p.m.
Start wave 5: 5:20 p.m.

A time limit applies to the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam Marathon. The last runner must finish by 11 p.m., which means a maximum time of 5 hours and 40 minutes after the start of the final wave.

There are a maximum of 1,000 starting slots available. Once full, registration will close.