Arrival and expo
Wednesday 13 OctoberRunners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.
- Half-dayFood tour of the Jordaan
- EatCafé de Klos
Amsterdam Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary
15 to 17 October 2027 · ExpectedAmsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Amsterdam.
Airport to Start and finish: Olympic Stadium
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip.
Start and finish inside the 1928 Olympic Stadium.
Public transport directions to Start and finish: Olympic Stadium
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Amsterdam Noord and Oost | Cheaper hotels a short ferry or metro ride from the centre. |
| Mid-range | Jordaan and De Pijp | Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés. |
| Splurge | Canal Ring | Canal house hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: ClinkNOORD
- Mid-range: Hotel V Frederiksplein
- Splurge: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 15 to 17 October 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Day before the race
Thursday 14 OctoberRunners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.
- Easy outingEvening canal cruise with drinks
- EatFoodhallen
Race day
Friday 15 OctoberSpectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.
- Cheer pointThe Amstel river stretch (km 15 to 25).
- Cheer pointVondelpark and the Rijksmuseum passage.
- EatWinkel 43
Recovery day
Monday 18 OctoberSore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.
- Easy outingCanal cruise
- Rain or heat backupRijksmuseum guided tour
Family-friendly picks
- NEMO science museum.
- ARTIS zoo.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein.
7 tours worth booking for Amsterdam Marathon
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Keukenhof gardens (spring) | Full day | Families |
| Food tour of the Jordaan | Half day | Food lovers |
| Canal cruise | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam | Full day | Families |
| Rijksmuseum guided tour | Half day | Bad weather, Tired legs |
| Bike tour | Half day | Families |
| Evening canal cruise with drinks | Evening | Night owls, Tired legs |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Van Gogh Museum (book ahead).
- Anne Frank House (book ahead).
Getting around on event days
- Trams and metro (GVB) accept contactless.
- Johan Cruijff ArenA is on the metro (Bijlmer ArenA).
- Tap in and out with a contactless bank card on Dutch trains, trams and buses (OVpay).
- Bikes are the local way around; rent an OV-fiets at stations.
Day trips from Amsterdam
- Haarlem: 15 minutes by train
- Zaanse Schans: 20 minutes
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Amsterdam Marathon.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Amsterdam Marathon 2027?
The next edition is 15 to 17 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Start and finish: Olympic Stadium?
Schiphol (AMS) has trains to Amsterdam Centraal every 10 minutes, 15 minutes per trip. Start and finish inside the 1928 Olympic Stadium.
Where should I stay for Amsterdam Marathon?
For most visitors the best base is Jordaan and De Pijp: Canal-side neighbourhoods with cafés.
What else can we do around Amsterdam Marathon?
Good short outings in Amsterdam include Canal cruise, Rijksmuseum guided tour, Bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Amsterdam Marathon?
Family-friendly picks: Canal cruise, Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam, Bike tour. NEMO science museum.
How far is Start and finish: Olympic Stadium from Amsterdam centre?
About 4 km in a straight line. Start and finish inside the 1928 Olympic Stadium.
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