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TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026·2026 EDITION

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Your guide to the full TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend: 7.5K, half, and marathon kits plus race-week logistics.

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MARATHON · 42.195 KM
42.2
OCT 17–18 · AMSTERDAM
GUN GOES OFF IN
97
DAYS
15
HRS
51
MIN
02
SEC
Sunday, October 18, 202609:00
Distance
42.195 km
Elevation
12 m
Start temp
8–14 °C, light NE wind
Runners
16,000+
Start
Olympic Stadium · Amsterdam
TCS Amsterdam Marathon 2026 · Kits by distance
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THE SAFFRUN LOOKBOOK · NO 03

TCS Amsterdam Marathon

Maurten Maurten Gel 100
Garmin Garmin Forerunner 165 Music
HOKA Hoka Clifton 10
Race-day supershoes and fuel for a sub-3:30 push on the flat Amsterdam course.
In this kit
Maurten Maurten Gel 100
MaurtenMaurten Gel 100
Nutrition
Garmin Garmin Forerunner 165 Music
GarminGarmin Forerunner 165 Music
GPS watch
HOKA Hoka Clifton 10
HOKAHoka Clifton 10
Running shoe

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01 · Local partners, actually visited

Local partners,actually visited.

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Partner

Fresh food and smoothies

Zeilstraat 41, Amsterdam Zuid

Fresh, high-protein meals, sandwiches and smoothies made daily with real ingredients, no seed oils, and a strong focus on quality, taste and convenience.

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02 · Where to sleep

Hotels for runners,not tourists.

Curated for proximity to start, finish, and Vondelpark shakeouts. All bookable via Booking.com.

03 · Fueling

Carbs, caffeine,cadence.

A complete race-day fuel timeline, built around Maurten and tuned for an October start.

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−3 days
Begin carb load · 8–10 g/kg/day
🍽
−14 hours
Light, familiar dinner · low fibre
🥤
−3 hours
Maurten Drink Mix 320 · 80 g carbs
−15 min
Maurten Gel 100 Caf
km 10
Gel 100 · sip water
km 18
Gel 100 Caf · 100 mg caffeine
km 25
Gel 100 · electrolytes if hot
km 32
Gel 100 Caf · the wall buster
km 38
Final gel · cola tail at finish
Recommended race fuel
Maurten Gel 100
Maurten
Maurten Gel 100
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Go Isotonic Energy Gels
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04 · Logistics

Bib, bag, breakfast.

Skip the queues. Here's everything you need before the gun on Sunday.

Expo location
RAI Amsterdam · Europaplein 24
Getting there

Metro 52 → Europaplein · 8 min from Centraal

RAI AMSSTARTFINISH
Olympic StadiumOlympic Stadium

Expo opens Thursday — pick up early to avoid Saturday crowds.

Opening hours
Thursday Oct 15
12:00–20:00
Friday Oct 16
10:00–20:00
Saturday Oct 17
10:00–18:00
Bring to expo
  • Photo ID + confirmation email
  • Patience (peak: Sat 13:00–17:00)
05 · Race week checklist

Nothing leftto chance.

Tick off every phase, from expo pick-up to the start line. Times and logistics follow the official race organizer.

Official race information

Race-day weatherFORECAST · OCT 18
9°/14°
Partly cloudy · light rain risk · NE 12 km/h
07:00
8°
10%
09:00
9°
20%
11:00
11°
40%
13:00
13°
25%
15:00
14°
10%
1 week out

What needs to happen

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06 · FAQ

Quick answersfor race week.

What time does the Amsterdam Marathon start?

The TCS Amsterdam 7.5K starts at 14:15 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The marathon starts at 09:00 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from the Olympic Stadium.

Where do I pick up my bib?

Bib pickup is at the RAI Amsterdam (Europaplein 24) during the Marathon Expo: Thursday Oct 15 (12:00–20:00), Friday Oct 16 (10:00–20:00), Saturday Oct 17 (10:00–18:00). Bring photo ID and your confirmation email.

Where is the start and finish?

Both start and finish are at the Olympic Stadium (Olympisch Stadion). The flat course takes you through Amsterdam's parks, canals, and historic streets before returning to the stadium.

What should I wear for October weather?

Expect 8–14 °C with a light NE wind. A short-sleeve top with optional arm warmers (to be discarded at km 10) works well for most runners. Carbon-plate racers stay warm in a singlet with throwaway gloves at the start.

Is this kit guide independent?

Yes. Saffrun curates gear editorially based on real testing. We may earn a small affiliate commission via trusted EU retailers (Awin, Daisycon, Odyssey) at no extra cost to you.

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