With roots dating back to 1981, the Rotterdam Marathon—now branded as the NN Marathon—has earned a reputation as one of the world's top road races. Set over a flat urban course, it regularly offers runners the chance to chase personal bests and even world records, thanks to its fast layout and favorable conditions. Across the April weekend, the city transforms into a celebration of running. Saturday welcomes walkers and younger participants with events like the 15K, 10K, 5K walks, City Run (4.2 km), and kids’ races (1 km and 2.5 km). The marathon itself takes off on Sunday, April 12—as thousands of runners take on the 42.195 km distance, crossing iconic landmarks like the Erasmus Bridge and finishing in triumph down the festive Coolsingel. Known for drawing elite world-class athletes and tens of thousands of participants alike, the race lives up to its Dutch nickname #demooiste—“the most beautiful”—thanks to roaring crowds, city energy, and professional organization.
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Business Relay Marathon (4-person relay, 42.195 km) — Also on Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Relay Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—has four runners split the distance (legs of ~9 km, 12 km, 8.5 km, 12.5 km) on the Rotterdam course, culminating in a festive finish on Coolsingel.
Business Duo Marathon (2 × 21.1 km) — On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Duo Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—lets two colleagues each run a half marathon to cover the full 42.195 km in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the same iconic course that finishes on Coolsingel.
The NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026, organised by Golazo North Netherlands, will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, starting at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and finishing on the iconic Coolsingel in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Renowned as one of the fastest marathons in the world, its flat, scenic course passes landmarks like Feyenoord Stadium and Kralingse Plas amid roaring spectator support.
The 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam 2026, hosted by Golazo North Netherlands, will also be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with the start near the Erasmus Bridge and the finish on Coolsingel. This shorter distance allows runners to experience the big-race atmosphere on a fast, city-centre route.
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FAQs
What is the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
How long is the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
Where does the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
Business Relay Marathon (4-person relay, 42.195 km) — Also on Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Relay Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—has four runners split the distance (legs of ~9 km, 12 km, 8.5 km, 12.5 km) on the Rotterdam course, culminating in a festive finish on Coolsingel.
The NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon is 42km long.
The NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
Business Relay Marathon (4-person relay, 42.195 km) — Also on Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Relay Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—has four runners split the distance (legs of ~9 km, 12 km, 8.5 km, 12.5 km) on the Rotterdam course, culminating in a festive finish on Coolsingel.
How long is the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
The NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon take place?
The NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Business Relay Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
How long is the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
Where does the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
Business Duo Marathon (2 × 21.1 km) — On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Duo Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—lets two colleagues each run a half marathon to cover the full 42.195 km in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the same iconic course that finishes on Coolsingel.
The NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon is 42km long.
The NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
Business Duo Marathon (2 × 21.1 km) — On Sunday, 12 April 2026, the Business Duo Marathon—organised by Golazo North Netherlands—lets two colleagues each run a half marathon to cover the full 42.195 km in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the same iconic course that finishes on Coolsingel.
How long is the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
The NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon take place?
The NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Business Duo Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
How long is the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
Where does the NN Rotterdam Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
The NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026, organised by Golazo North Netherlands, will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, starting at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and finishing on the iconic Coolsingel in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Renowned as one of the fastest marathons in the world, its flat, scenic course passes landmarks like Feyenoord Stadium and Kralingse Plas amid roaring spectator support.
The NN Rotterdam Marathon is 42km long.
The NN Rotterdam Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
The NN Marathon Rotterdam 2026, organised by Golazo North Netherlands, will take place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, starting at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge and finishing on the iconic Coolsingel in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Renowned as one of the fastest marathons in the world, its flat, scenic course passes landmarks like Feyenoord Stadium and Kralingse Plas amid roaring spectator support.
How long is the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
The NN Rotterdam Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the NN Rotterdam Marathon take place?
The NN Rotterdam Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
How long is the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
Where does the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
The 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam 2026, hosted by Golazo North Netherlands, will also be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with the start near the Erasmus Bridge and the finish on Coolsingel. This shorter distance allows runners to experience the big-race atmosphere on a fast, city-centre route.
The NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon is 10km long.
The NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
The 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam 2026, hosted by Golazo North Netherlands, will also be held on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with the start near the Erasmus Bridge and the finish on Coolsingel. This shorter distance allows runners to experience the big-race atmosphere on a fast, city-centre route.
How long is the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
The NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon is 10km long.
Where does the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon take place?
The NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon takes place in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.
What is the elevation gain of the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
Runna classifies the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the NN Rotterdam 1/4 Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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