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Rotterdam Marathon

April 2026

2026

April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Rotterdam

What it is

Rotterdam Marathon explained

The fastest marathon course in the country, run over the Erasmusbrug with crowds ten deep on the Coolsingel.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Rotterdam tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Asked by first-time visitors

Rotterdam Marathon: the questions travellers actually ask

The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

Rotterdam Marathon, explained

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What is Rotterdam Marathon?

The fastest marathon course in the country, run over the Erasmusbrug with crowds ten deep on the Coolsingel. It's a culture event held in Rotterdam.

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When is Rotterdam Marathon in 2026?

Rotterdam Marathon runs April 2026 in Rotterdam. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

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Is Rotterdam Marathon free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Rotterdam Marathon is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

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Where should I stay for Rotterdam Marathon?

Book a room in Rotterdam itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Rotterdam also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

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Checked · 30 July 2026